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Rob G

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2010

11 Mar 2026, 15:38

LANCET LABORATORIES TOTALLY INEFFICIENT

My partner and I have Medical Aid with Discovery Heath on their "in hospital" cover plan. My partner was admitted to hospital on 13 Feb. 2016 and discharged on 19th Feb. During his stay all his treatment costs were met in full by Discovery except those from Drs. Mauff A C & Partners who appear to have some affiliation with Lancet Laboratories. Yesterday I received an sms from Lancet stating that there was amount outstanding of R1214.70 that appears to be only 50% of the amount claimed. Upon checking with Discovery they confirmed that Lancet had been paid IN FULL. Today I received another sms from Lancet stating that this sum was still outstanding and giving me 7 days in which to pay. They also emailed me the supposed invoices they had sent. None of which were ever received and were protected by a password alleged to be my SA ID number which was rejected by Lancet's system. I also tried the patient's ID number which was also rejected. I have now spent about 5 hours trying to resolve this matter and several telephone calls. One wonders if Lancet's inefficiency is reflected also in their ability to supply accurate results of the blood samples entrusted to their care.

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Lancet
Lancet's reply11 Mar 2026, 16:21
Official
 Good Day RobWe’re sorry for the inconvenience caused and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Kindly note that we have escalated your query to the accounts department to investigate and address. Your reference number is  ***. Regards, Lancet Laboratories. 
RG
Rob G's update16 Mar 2026, 11:37
Reviewer Update
I previously wrote a bad report awarding just one star but following a call from Melanie at Lancet the very next day I have changed my option. She instigated an investigation and discovered the mistake was not Lancet's but the usual complete inefficiency of Discovery Health. (Must change my Medical Aid company). Melanie kept me informed on a daily basis of the results she had received from Discovery. She is "old school" as regards her work and is a credit to Lancet. I do wish other companies would employ people of her integrity and experience. Thank you Melanie
Lancet
Lancet's reply16 Mar 2026, 11:41
Official
Thank you will pass on your compliment.

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Lancet Laboratories