Pathology

PathWest Laboratory Medicine at Fremantle Hospital

• Histopathology - surgical pathology, cytology and morbid anatomy
• Microbiology - bacteriology, serology and infection control
• Biochemistry - automated routine tests, protein analysis, immunoassays, non-automated tests and HPLC
• Haematology - automated routine tests, transfusion medicine and investigative haematology including coagulation disorders and flow cytometry
• Immunology - tests for autoantibodies, renal biopsies, allergy, immunochemistry and immunophenotyping by flow cytometry
• Specimen Collection Centre (Phlebotomy) - collection of blood and other types of diagnostic specimen.

A 'core laboratory' is adjacent to our Central Specimen Reception area. These areas provide a focus for the delivery of all specimens to the Pathology Department and optimise turnaround times for all routine automated Biochemistry and Haematology tests. This along with a Transfusion Medicine service is provided on a 24 hour basis.

The Heads of Department or Principal Scientists of the various departments should be consulted about matters relating to specific tests or patients’ results.

The Director of Pathology or Acting Operations Manager should be consulted about any other matters, including matters of overall policy.

Tube Guide
Specimen Collection Manual