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  • Discontinuation of Genetic Testing for Chronic Idiopathic Pancreatitis
    Discontinuation of Genetic Testing for Chronic Idiopathic Pancreatitis 30 May 2025 Following a recent review, PathWest will discontinue genetic testing for chronic idiopathic pancreatitis (CIP) from 03 June 2025. This decision follows a clinical and operational review which identified: CIP testing is not supported by Medicare. Current CIP testing has limited clinical utility in comparison to the international benchmark: Low diagnostic yield of less than 10% compared to 20 to 30% (PMID: 39172977). Broader and more comprehensive hereditary pancreatitis testing is available internationally through other providers. These include: Canterbury Health Laboratories (NZ) – PRSS1, SPINK1, CFTR, CELA3B ARUP Laboratories (USA) – CFTR, CTRC, PRSS1, SPINK1 Prevention Genetics (USA) – CASR, CFTR, CPA1, CTRC, PRSS1, SPINK1, TRPV6 Blueprint Genetics (USA) – APOA5, APOC2, CFTR, CPA1, CTRC, GPIHBP1, PRSS1, SPINK1, UBR1 We ap...
  • PathWest makes Australia’s top companies’ list for the midsize category 17 April 2025 PathWest is honoured to be named on LinkedIn’s 2025 Top Companies list in Australia for the midsize category – a prestigious recognition celebrating leading workplaces with fewer than 5,000 employees where professionals can thrive and grow their careers. PathWest is the only Western Australian entity to be named for 2025. "This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering a positive, ...
  • Sendaway Testing for Neuronal Antibodies 13 March 2025 PathWest wishes to advise that the process for send away testing for neuronal antibodies require discussion with, and approval by, an immunopathologist. If the testing is thought to be clinically appropriate, and where relevant first tier testing is negative, testing will be organised and the costs covered by PathWest laboratory. For testing that is deemed to be required, but is discorda...
  • 2024 Festive Season Opening Hours 17 December 2024 PathWest collection centres will be closed on the following dates: 2024 Wednesday 25 December Thursday 26 December Sunday 29 December. 2025 Wednesday 1 January. Collection centres that are normally closed on weekends will be closed as usual on Saturday 28 December 2024. Find your nearest collection centre. PathWest wishes you a safe and happy festive season!
  • Recognition of Service Awards 2024
    Recognition of Service Awards 2024 21 November 2024 On Wednesday, 20 November, PathWest recognised the significant contributions of staff who have served 20, 30, and 40 years in public pathology, acknowledging the dedication and expertise that have helped shape our organisation over the decades. The event commenced with a Welcome to Country by Mr Nigel Wilkes Snr. Both our Chief Executive, Dr Narelle Hadlow and Board Chair, Angie Paskevicius, deliv...

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  • PW South Perth CC 27 April 2023 update
    PathWest South Perth Collection Centre closed Thursday 27 April 27 April 2023 Please be advised that our PathWest South Perth Collection Centre is closed Thursday 27 April. Normal operating hours resume on Friday 28 April. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. To find your nearest collection centre visitPathWest - Locations (health.wa.gov.au)
  • ANZAC Day Public Holiday Notice 2023
    ANZAC Day Public Holiday Notice 2023 19 April 2023 PathWest collection centres will be closed on Tuesday 25 April for the public holiday. Our regular opening hours resume on Wednesday 26 April.
  • IWD 2023 - Department of Forensic Pathology
    International Women's Day Spotlight - Department of Forensic Pathology 02 April 2023 Our International Women's Day Spotlight 2023 continues in its final week featuring the Department of Forensic Pathology. In a world that is constantly changing, how have the roles and contributions of women in science or your profession or discipline evolved over the past few years? Forensic pathology and mortuary work have certainly changed over the last 10-15 years with many important changes including post mortem CT and working along with community expectations. The work has changed focus with fewer internal examinations now being performed but the roles physical and emotional demands are increasing due to technology and case type, but this only makes the work more challenging and rewarding. Has there been a shift in career paths women choose today compared to the past few decades? The number of women interested in the Forensic science field continues to grow and has been rising si...
  • IWD PAS
    International Women's Day Spotlight - Preanalytical Services 01 April 2023 Our International Women's Day Spotlight 2023 continues in its final week. Thanks to Sam Austin, A/Director of Preanalytical Services for the response. In a world that is constantly changing, how have the roles and contributions of women in science or your profession or discipline evolved over the past few years? We are slowly seeing more women in leadership roles through improved flexibility for women with caring and family commitments. Has there been a shift in career paths women choose today compared to the past few decades? The main shift is that women are starting to move into positions of authority and decision making. We are seeing an improved balance of leadership now, particularly in consideration of the proportion of women in the Medical Laboratory Science and related professions. What networks have you found helpful for building a supportive community of women in your profes...
  • IWD 2023 - Department of Finance, Procurement and Research Governance
    International Women's Day Spotlight - Department of Finance, Procurement and Research Governance 31 March 2023 Our International Women’s Day Spotlight 2023 continues in its final week, featuring the Department of Finance, Procurement and Research Governance. In a world that is constantly changing, how have the roles and contributions of women in science or your profession or discipline evolved over the past few years? Women by nature are good communicators with high intellectual intelligence, emotional intelligence, adversity intelligence and social intelligence. With the growth of women in workforce, we are starting to see positive impacts and changes within workplaces. Some of the examples would be inclusion of engagement and empathy within workplaces, contributions towards moulding of the healthy culture, bringing in different perspectives and leadership styles, empowerment and collaboration rather than intense competition, stronger link to the community that we serve, establishing trus...
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