Pathologists concerned underreporting of positive RATs will skew public health data

Since the use of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) became widespread in Australia, the public’s responsibility over reporting positive COVID-19 RATs is concerning pathologists. In most cases, Rapid Anti

What is telepathology?

How does telepathology work? Telepathology is the term given to practising pathology from a distance, and involves the electronic transfer of digital pathology images for the purposes of diagnosis, ed

How long will it take to get my pathology test results?

After a pathology sample has been collected by a phlebotomist or pathology collector, which is the health worker responsible for collecting biological samples for testing, the sample will be sent to a

How Does a Pathologist Help Us?

A pathologist is a medical practitioner that specialises in the study of the cause of disease and how these diseases affect the human body. Their role involves the examination of samples of tissue, bl

The Value of Pathology Throughout COVID-19

Pathology is the cornerstone of patient diagnosis and underpins the Australian healthcare system as a whole. Due to its hardworking teams of pathologists, laboratory managers, technicians and assistan

Learn About Your Pathology Tests

What is a pathology test? A pathology test is the testing of bodily tissues or fluids such as blood, urine, or faeces to determine the presence of a disease or to investigate it further. Pathology is

How to Work in Pathology in Australia

A career in the Australian pathology sector is a great choice for any person, due to the interesting, evolving work involved, and the positive work–life balance it brings. The need for pathologists

International Women’s Day – why women in pathology love their jobs

For International Women's Day 2022 we took a news crew inside a pathology laboratory to meet some women who perform lifesaving pathology tests every day. The media crew learned about COVID testing and
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