Microbiology

What we do

The Microbiology Unit provides a comprehensive range of testing, including:

• routine and mycobacterial culture - the study of bacteria
• mycology - the study of fungi
• parasitology - the study of parasites
• molecular and susceptibility testing

Who we care for

We can a provide service for any patient who has had a pathology request slip completed by their GP and/or specialist.

Your doctor may suggest the most appropriate pathology service for your needs.

Patient Choice legislation allows patients to take a pathology request to an approved pathology practitioner or approved pathology authority of your choice, unless the requesting practitioner specifies an approved pathology practitioner for clinical reasons.

If you are still unsure, contact your doctor, or our patient enquiries number to discuss your needs with a staff member.

How to access this service

Referral from your GP

We accept requests from GPs and specialists. Your doctor needs to complete an Alfred Pathology Request form and either fax it to the service or give it you to bring in with you on the day of your procedure.

What to bring

Every time you come

• Medicare card
• Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
• Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
• Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
• Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
• Medicines you need to take while you are here
• List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
• Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed