Service Updates

PathWest Collection Centre Now Open at Mount Lawley Hospital 05 October 2026 We are pleased to announce that the PathWest collection centre at MLH is now open and providing public pathology collection services to patients and the local community. As Western Australia’s public pathology service, PathWest provides comprehensive testing that supports the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of health conditions. This milestone reinforces our commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality pathology services to communities across Western Australia. Location PathWest Collection Centre A Block, Main Hospital Building Mount Lawley Hospital Thirlmere Road, Mount Lawley WA Enter via Thirlmere Road and follow signs to Entry A (Main Hospital Entrance). Learn more about PathWest locations and services: Visit the PathWest website Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Change to pre-operative and pre-procedure Group and Screen collection timeframes 16 September 2026 PathWest has updated its requirements for pre-operative and pre-procedure Group and Screen samples. Pre-operative and pre-procedure Group and Screen samples are required to be collected at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled procedure. This timeframe allows sufficient time for sample transport to the appropriate testing location and helps avoid delays or repeat collections. Further information i...

Changes to Requests for Haemoglobin DNA Studies 27 August 2026 Changes to Requests for Haemoglobin DNA Studies When requesting thalassaemia or other haemoglobinopathy investigations, please include either: “Haemoglobin DNA studies where required”, or “+/− Hb DNA studies” on the original request form. Why is this required? Including DNA studies on the initial request form allows PathWest to proceed with genetic testing, where clinically indicated, fo...

Changes to Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) for genetic screening referral pathways at PathWest 25 August 2026 Changes to Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) for genetic screening referral pathways at PathWest From 3 September 2026, there will be a change to the referral pathway for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) at PathWest. What is changing? From 3 September 2026, PathWest collection centres will only collect NIPT specimens on a current Victorian Clinical Genetics Services (VCGS) request form....

Legislated changes to patient access to pathology results in My Health Record 1 July 2026 15 June 2026 Legislated changes to patient access to pathology results in My Health Record 1 July 2026 From 1 July 2026, new national"Share by Default"legislation will require most pathology results to be uploaded to My Health Record shortly after they are released, unless a defined exception applies. This means patients may be able to see their results before speaking with their doctor or healthcare provider....