Pathology

Clinical service overview

Our laboratory is NATA accredited and complies with the requirements of ISO 15189:2012, Medical Laboratories – Requirements for Quality and Competence.

For practices that regularly refer pathology testing, it is possible to download results automatically to your information system. Contact Joe D’Agostino for more information.

We offer a range of diverse services, including:

• Anatomical Pathology
• Clinical Biochemistry
• Laboratory Haematology
• Microbiology
• Victorian Neuromuscular Laboratory Service (VNLS)
• Transfusion medicine

Find out more information about warfarin management and dosing.

Find out more information about bone marrow biopsies.

Pathology Handbook

The Pathology Handbook outlines all pathology tests with comprehensive collection instructions.

Tube guide for common test.

Order of draw guide.

Clinical research

APS actively supports clinical research. We can provide testing for sponsored drug trials, NHMRC and grant-funded research, both within Alfred Health and for external clients.

In addition to core laboratory analysis, APS offers a select range of specialised test services at competitive rates. We provide very high quality testing and are always receptive to individual instances where an instrument and/or method may be reviewed with the relevant Principal Scientist.

APS has an excellent reputation for service delivery and the Clinical Trials Coordinator will be able to coordinate your pathology requirements, liaising with laboratory and IT staff, to ensure your requirements are met for all areas of analysis, reporting, and any storage needs. Each trial is allocated a unique client reference, and pathology request slips are tailored to the trial’s collection requirements.

Where no local laboratory testing is required, we can offer a sampling preparation and handling service for dispatch to the next laboratory.

Routine information concerning test reference ranges, minimum patient ID (or de-identified ID if applicable), sample collection instructions, registration audits, freezer and centrifuge records are available at any time on request.

Key contacts

General Enquiries 24 hours - (03) 9076 3888

Results - (03) 9076 3888

Anatomical Pathology, 8.30am to 5.00pm weekdays - (03) 9076 3150

Biochemistry 24 hours - (03) 9076 3888

Blood Bank 24 hours - (03) 9076 3100

Haematology 8.30am to 11.00pm - (03) 9076 3116

Microbiology 8.15am to 8.30pm weekdays and 8.15am to 5.00pm weekends - (03) 9076 3089

Director of Pathology Prof Hans Schneider - (03) 9076 3118

Managing Scientist Joe D’Agostino - (03) 9076 3033

Pathology Collection Supervisor - (03) 9076 3140

Clinical Trials - (03) 9076 2725