WHAT IS PATHOLOGY?
Pathology is the medical specialty that determines the cause and nature of diseases
35,000
Australians working in pathology
70
Percent of medical decisions rely on pathology
500
Million tests in Australia every year
LATEST NEWS
Pathology is on the coronavirus case
New viruses in the coronavirus family often originate in animals and are then spread to humans, but
Cancer survivor Iain meets the hidden doctor who made diagnoses during his operation and guided the surgeon’s hand
A few days before Christmas, commercial pilot and competitive cyclist Iain Clark had an operation to
Digital descriptions of diagnostics – Lab Tests Online builds traction
New data released from Lab Tests Online Australasia (LTOAU) indicates that healthcare professionals
Bacteria doesn’t take a Christmas break, so nor does microbiology
Mitchell Brown has been in the bug business for about 18 years and is now a Senior Hospital Scientis
ABOUT US
Pathology is the engine room of healthcare. Without it, the high standard of Australian medicine would be impossible.
The Value Of Pathology
Pathology saves healthcare dollars too by aiding in early diagnosis, prevention and effective treatment.
Learn About Your Tests
Read about your pathology tests using the plain-English
easy to navigate Lab Tests Online database.
Pathology Saves Lives
More than 40 healthcare charities and organizations have pledged their support for Australian pathology.
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