Speedy cross-matching saves three lives in one afternoon
For Geelong-based Australian Clinical Labs medical scientist, Catherine Secen-Bowlen, preparation is everything when you’re in charge of a
PSA testing – from confusion to consensus
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) testing has long been the subject of much debate among the medical fraternity leaving men scratching their h
A race against the clock for infection detectives in Queensland
Gold Coast Health Microbiologist, Dr Sam Maloney was about to go away on 2 weeks’ leave when an unusual bacterium turned up in his laborat
Mother’s kidney is the winning match for tennis champion, Linda
At the age of 37, Linda Petrovski was as fit as a fiddle. An accomplished exercise professional and personal trainer, Linda had always been
From the lab to the delivery room: speedy tests saved Kate and her babies’ lives
It all started with a bad case of heartburn. Kate Kathigitis was 24 weeks pregnant and suffering from terrible acid reflux when she went to
Blood tests during pregnancy – what to expect when you’re expecting
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Trimester 1
At 6-8 weeks’ pregnancy
After 10 weeks’ pregnancy
Trimester 2
Between 15 and 17 we
“Pathology is the art of analysing the tumour” – the role of pathology in cancer clinical trials
Professor Andrew Scott is Head of the Tumour Targeting Laboratory at the Olivia Newton John Cancer Centre in Melbourne. In his role at one o
Little-known Lynch Syndrome increases cancer risk for thousands of Australians
Lynch syndrome affects approximately 85,000 Australians but only around five percent of people with the condition are currently diagnosed.
Four things your pathology collectors wish you knew
One in two Australians will have a pathology test this year, but have you ever been caught out unprepared? We asked collectors what are the
A genetic defect carried by 1 in 200 people – mitochondrial disease
We’re excited to announce this month the addition of the Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation to our roster of amazing supporters.
