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The Heart Attack Test Your Hospital Is Still Outsourcing
Lab Technology πŸ“… Nov 10, 2026
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SAM-Tech Admin
3 min read

The Heart Attack Test Your Hospital Is Still Outsourcing

Many Kenyan facilities still send out tests like troponin, thyroid, tumour markers and fertility hormones, which delays care and sends revenue elsewhe...

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Wet or Dry Chemistry? Choosing the Right Fit for Your Lab
Lab Technology πŸ“… Nov 06, 2026
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SAM-Tech Admin
3 min read

Wet or Dry Chemistry? Choosing the Right Fit for Your Lab

Biochemistry analysers work in one of two ways: wet chemistry, using liquid reagents, or dry chemistry, using ready-to-use slides and cartridges. This...

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The Silent Warning Sign Most Patients Never Get Tested For
Critical Care πŸ“… Nov 06, 2026
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SAM-Tech Admin
2 min read

The Silent Warning Sign Most Patients Never Get Tested For

Lactate is an early warning sign of sepsis, shock and serious illness, often rising before a patient looks unwell. This short, easy-to-read guide expl...

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Your Cheapest Analyser Might Be Your Most Expensive One
Procurement Guide πŸ“… Jul 14, 2026
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SAM-Tech Admin
4 min read

Your Cheapest Analyser Might Be Your Most Expensive One

Procurement committees check the purchase price of every analyser but rarely the cost of downtime, which is often the bigger number over the machine’s...

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Why Critical Blood Gas Results Should Never Leave the Bedside Featured
Critical Care πŸ“… Jul 14, 2026
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SAM-Tech Admin
2 min read

Why Critical Blood Gas Results Should Never Leave the Bedsid...

Most clinical teams measure blood gas turnaround by analysis time, but the real delay is in transit, queues and reporting, and delayed samples can cha...

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3-Part or 5-Part? Choosing the Right Blood Count for Your Lab in Kenya Featured
Lab Technology πŸ“… Jun 05, 2026
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SAM-Tech Admin
2 min read

3-Part or 5-Part? Choosing the Right Blood Count for Your La...

What’s the difference between a 3-part and a 5-part haematology analyser, and does it matter for your facility? This easy-to-read guide explains what...

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The Most Expensive Lab Mistake Isn’t Buying the Wrong Machine Featured
Procurement Guide πŸ“… May 05, 2026
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SAM-Tech Admin
3 min read

The Most Expensive Lab Mistake Isn’t Buying the Wrong Machin...

Buying lab equipment isn’t just about the price or the brochure. This short guide shows Kenyan hospitals and labs how to make smarter equipment decisi...

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The Lab That Lost a Life: Why Diagnostic Downtime Is a Crisis, Not an Inconvenience Featured
Critical Care πŸ“… May 05, 2026
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SAM-Tech Admin
2 min read

The Lab That Lost a Life: Why Diagnostic Downtime Is a Crisi...

Lab equipment downtime delays diagnoses, extends hospital stays and quietly drains budgets. This short read explains that most breakdowns come from ho...

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