Pathology consists of several disciplines.

Anatomical Pathology

Histopathology, Cytopathology and Autopsy services are provided at Austin Pathology, including fine needle aspirates, frozen sections, immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy. Special expertise exists also in renal and liver transplant pathology, neuropathology, neonatal and paediatric pathology.

Biochemistry

Fast turnaround, routine biochemistry tests are provided as well as theraputic drug monitoring, specialist protein testing, glycated haemoglobin testing for diabetics, viral serology as well as a wide range of more complex testing. Point-of-Care testing is widely supported in such areas as blood gas analysis, troponin I and glucose testing.

Routine services operate 24 hrs a day, seven days a week.

Clinical Pharmacology

Clinical Pharmacology performs a variety of pharmacokinetic drug tests and have an ongoing interest in development of new tests in this area.

 Enquiries can be directed to Austin Pathology, Ph: 9496 3100 or directly to the followingnumbers:

Pharmacology Laboratory Manager:  Mr Andrew Ellis, Ph: 03 9496 3220
Clinical Pharmacologist on-call: Ph: 03 9496 5000 and then page

Haematology

Austin Pathology provides a fast turnaround service for routine testing which operates 24 hrs a day, seven days a week.

Included under the haematology umbrella are the Blood Transfusion Service, an Immunological testing service and a bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell transplant service.

The Blood Transfusion Service provides compatible blood and blood products for patients and also operates 24 hrs a day, seven days a week.

Microbiology

Microbiology offers a wide range of routine and complex tests in the areas of bacteriology and virology. Infection control service support is a priority with expertise in MRSA and VRE surveillance.

An on-call service is available after hours (after 8.30pm Monday - Friday and after 5 pm Saturday and Sunday)

Molecular Diagnostics

This laboratory performs human genetic testing and also uses molecular detection technologies for the detection of bacteria and viruses. It operates Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm