Sputum M/C/S, Mycobacterium tuberculosis culture, Legionella serology and culture, serology for Mycoplasma & Chlamydophila PCR/serology for Bordetella pertussis, PCR/serology for influenza A & B & parainfluenza & respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus PCR, Q fever serology, Mycobacterium tuberculosis culture, iron studies HLA B27, complement, faeces M/C/S, Ross River virus serology, Barmah Forest virus serology, hepatitis C serology Serum uric acid, rheumatoid factor, antinuclear factor, extractable nuclear antigen, ESR, C-reactive protein Maternal serum antenatal screening programme (triple test)īlood group & antibodies, glucose tolerance testĪnti-coagulant therapy (initial monitoring of warfarin therapy) Quantitative HCG, follicle stimulating hormone, luteinsing hormoneįBC, blood group & antibodies, rubella, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B & C serology, urine M/C/S, cervical cytology ![]() Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health ServiceĪustralian Radiology Clinics*Brighton, Salisbury SouthĪustralian Radiology Clinics*– Clare Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre, Lyell McEwin Health Service, Murray Bridge Hospital, Port Pirie Hospital, Repat Radiology, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Riverland General Hospital, Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.TFT, iron studies, antinuclear factor, ESR Metro South Health (except Princess Alexandra Hospital and Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital) Metro North Hospital and Health Service (except Caboolture Hospital) Wide Bay Nuclear Medicine*Bundaberg Mater and PialbaĬentral Queensland Hospital and Health Service Queensland Radiology Specialists*SpringwoodĬairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Gold Coast Radiology* Hope Island, Surfers Paradise South Western Sydney Local Health DistrictĪdvanced Radiology Clinics* ARC RadiologyPalm Beach, Elanoraīundaberg Radiology*Mater Hospital and Takalvan Streetĭental Diagnostics* Chermside and Mt GravattĮxact Radiology Clinics* Chapel Hill, Gatton, Inala, Ipswich (North) Riverlink, Ipswich (South) UQ, Newstead, Oxley, Springfield Lakes, Sunnybank, Underwood South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Northern New South Wales Local Health District Nepean Blue Mountain Local Health District Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Radiology Imaging Solutions*Mount Pritchard SYDPATH – St Vincent’s Pathology Darlinghurst, Narrabri, Moree South East Radiology* Qscan Group at Bateman’s Bay, Bega Valley Radiology, Bowral District Hospital, Kiama Medical Imaging, Merimbula Radiology Suite, Moruya, Sanctuary Point Radiology, Standish Medical Centre – Nowra, Tahmoor Shopping Village, Ulladulla Radiology Suite Nepean Diagnostics*Nepean Private Hospital Nepean Imaging* Blaxland Penrith, Richmond, Springwood Sonic Healthcare Bowel Cancer Screening LaboratoryĪdvanced Radiology Clinics* ARC Radiology Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, MurwillumbahĬapital Pathology Goulburn and southern NSWĬentre for Eye Health – University of NSW and Guide Dogs NSW/ACT* When you’re discussing the tests with your doctor be sure to mention all prescription medications, as well as any non-prescription or herbal medications you are taking. In some cases, the test will have to be postponed if you don’t follow the instructions. If you don’t, you need to inform the pathology team. It’s important that you follow the pre-test instructions. This usually involves fasting or not drinking certain liquids. Many pathology tests have some preparation stage. Pathology tests are important because they help nurses and doctors to diagnose, prevent, monitor and manage a host of conditions such as: infections, cancers, chronic diseases, and allergies. These tests examine samples of your body’s tissue, including biopsied tissue, urine, faeces, or blood. ![]() Pathology tests and importanceĪ pathology test is a way for doctors to assess, diagnose and determine treatment for certain diseases and other conditions. The GPs at National Telemedicine Doctors are able to provide pathology referrals. Then there is also the fact Medicare will not cover pathology tests without a referral for a Pathologist. So, it is unlikely any pathology lab would agree to perform the test without a referral. ![]() And even if you did, being able to interpret the results takes expert training. Without a pathology referral from a qualified health practitioner it’s unlikely you would know which test you need. Pathology is a very complex area of medicine.
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