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
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
What is a Liver Function Test?
A Liver Function Test (LFT) is actually a group of blood tests that give insight into how well your liver is functioning. A liver function test can detect a range of substances in the blood including
What diseases does a Liver Function Test look for?
A Liver Function Test (LFT) can be ordered by your health professional for a number of reasons. The LFT is actually a group of tests that look at various chemicals in the blood that give clues to how
Why might you need a liver function test and what the results mean
The results of a liver function test (LFT) may help piece together a puzzle to provide insight on what may be going on with your liver health.
There are a number of conditions that an LFT can help
