Clinical Biochemistry
Health professional information
Clinical service overview
Specialised testing includes:
- clinical toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring
- mass spectrometry
- protein studies including electrophoresis
- immunofixation and free light chain assays
- trace metals
- bone markers
Quality is a focus of the service as evidenced by the unit’s commitment to quality assurance, training, education and collaborative research.
A chemical pathologist is available 24 hours to consult on test issues and assist in interpretation of results.
Pathology Handbook
The Pathology Handbook outlines all pathology tests with comprehensive collection instructions.
Key contacts
Sandringham scientist site manager - (03) 9076 1247
Head of Unit - (03) 9076 3118
Managing scientist - (03) 9076 3033
Senior scientist - (03) 9076 3080
Sandringham scientist site manager - (03) 9076 1247
Refer your patient
Pathology request form
We accept requests from GPs and specialists. A completed Alfred Pathology Request form needs to be completed and faxed or given to the patient to bring into the service on the day of procedure
(03) 9076 3888
(03) 9076 3781
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