The laboratory is fully accreditied by NATA and RCPA.
Accreditation is required for all laboratories performing diagnostic tests reimbursed under Medicare.This is only granted after regular evaluation by NATA assessment teams.
We also adhere to the guidelines published by the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC).
Dr Juliet Burn directs our specialist histopathology and cytology service.
The experience of our consultants and associate pathologists allows us to offer expertise in a range of sub-specialities.
In addition to routine procedures, the department is equiped to perform supplementary diagnostic immunohistochemical stains.
For complex cases that require additional specialised testing or further opinions, we access a network of specialists able to assist us.
Intraoperative Frozen Section Diagnosis
With portable equipment we can attend any private hospital, day-only surgeries, and consulting surgeries with operating theatre facilities to perform frozen section diagnosis.
We have over 30 years experience in providing gynaecological and non gynaecological cytology services.
The pathologists and scientific staff continuously update their expertise in this field through ongoing professional education programs.
Gynaecological Cytology
To further enhance this service we;
Ensure all recommendations and guidelines proposed by professional advisory bodies are appropriately implemented.
Participate in the Cervical (Pap) smear re-call program sponsored by the NSW Cancer Council.
Regularly forewarded statistical reports on all Cervical smears ordered by referring doctors.
Have access to ThinPrep and PAPNET technology.
Non Gynaecological Cytology
Cytological examination of smears provides a rapid and easy method of diagnosis.
It can be performed on a range of specimen types, including sputum and urine.
Aspirated material from various solid tissues, including thyroid, breast and lymph nodes can also be examined.
Continuing Education provided to Doctors
We are available to teach doctors interested in learning simple FNAB techniques, or who simply wish to update their knowledge of Cervical Pap smear collections.
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy or FNAB is a minimally invasive, simple technique used to assess the nature of many lumps and masses.
It is routinely performed by pathologists and results are usually available the same day.
If a patient has a palpable lump, such as a thyroid nodule, breast lump or enlarged lymph nodes, an appointment can be made for them to attend any of our collection centres to have a biopsy.
If your patient has a non-palpable lump which requires U/S or CT guided biopsy, we can attend when a radiologist performs the test to ensure adequate material is obtained.
We provide routine and specialised services in Haematology including;
Our service is operational 24 hours-a-day, 365 days and provides;
Our autologous blood collection service has been operational since 1994.
Patients can make an appointment to attend a designated collection centre where they will be attended by specially trained collection staff.
Collections centres;
Contact our collection coordinator or one of the pathologists to discuss the eligibility of any of your patients.
We provide a comprehensive range of tests using the most innovative technology available. We offer;
We provide a comprehensive range of tests including;
