Our Company

Molecular Diagnostic Services (Pty) Ltd (MDS) was founded by Dr Denis York over 25 years ago and has grown into a well-established specialist molecular diagnostic laboratory. MDS provides high-quality testing services with a focus on scientific excellence, reliability, and personalised care.

Our core areas of expertise include:

  • Human and veterinary disease diagnostics
  • DNA paternity and relationship testing,
  • Personalised wellness testing

MDS offers a range of veterinary and medical tests, with selected tests accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 15189:2022, respectively.

Wellness Division (WellPro)

The aim of the Wellness Division (WellPro) is to promote health and wellbeing through personalised testing using the latest scientific methodologies. Tests offered within this division provide an opportunity to explore possible underlying causes of current symptoms, as well as to support personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance, including targeted genetic tests where appropriate.