Service Updates

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 is available in the PathWest Test Directory. Action required Please share this update with relevant clinical, nursing, and administrative staff involved in requesting, collecting, and coordinating pre-operative and pre-procedure testing. Contact us If you have any questions about this change or require assistance, please contact: PathWest Customer Contact Centre T: 13 PATH (7284) E: info.pathwest@health.wa.gov.au Thank you for your cooperation and ongoing support.

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....

PathWest transitioning from SafetyLok™ butterfly needles to BD UltraTouch™ safety needles 27 March 2026 PathWest has commenced a full product conversion from the current Safety-Lok™ Butterfly Wingset to the new BD UltratouchTM Push Button Wingset. What is changing? From 1 July 2026, PathWest will stock and supply the BD UltraTouchTM Push Button Wingset. If your clinic intends to order this product through PathWest, it is important that clinical staff are fully trained and confident with the device p...