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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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  • Australia Day hours 25 January 2022 Our PathWest collection centres are closed on Wednesday 26 January 2022, the Australia Day public holiday. However please note COVID testing continues - find COVID testing locations here.
  • COVID-19 testing for international travellers 17 January 2022 PathWest now offers COVID-19 PCR testing for International Travellers The test results from this convenient test will be securely emailed to you within 24-48 hours for you to print out and take with you to the airport.There is no referral required from your doctor and no appointment needed. Please be aware this service is only available at selected PathWest Collection Centres. No Medicare rebate is availablefor this test and you will have an out-of-pocket fee of $145 to pay at the time of your test (credit card payments only). It is important to check with your airline, or the local embassy of the country you are travelling to, as to how many days before travel you need to be tested, or if there are any other special testing requirements. For all the information regarding this service and where you can get tested please see theCOVID-19 Testing for International Travellers page.
  • It's the most wonderful time of the year! 21 December 2021 What fun and festivity PathWest staff have engaged in over the last few weeks working together to create fantastic entries into our PathWest Christmas Decoration Competition! We were overwhelmed with interest and received thirty entries from throughout our sites and services. The judges managed to visit all entries within QEII Medical Centre and Fiona Stanley Hospital on Friday and assessed online entries from other areas that could not be attended on the day. Everyone went above and beyond and created visual and sometimes interactive spectacles that quite honestly overawed our panel of judges. Our judges rated each entry on originality/creativity, presentation and effort/participation. Without further ado the winners are: 1st place - FSH: Core Biochemistry (Santa’s Workshop) – received a clear 10 in each judging criteria – this reward is not only for the scale and t...
  • Recognition of Service Awards 2021 30 November 2021 PathWest held their Recognition of Service Awardson Friday 26 November at UWA Club where we honoured our 20, 30, 40 and 50 year long serving staff members. We celebrated 67 staff members who have reached a 20, 30, 40 or 50-year year milestone. This equates to a massive 1510 years of collective service! There are also local 10 year celebrations taking place throughoutthe service with a further 111 recipients amounting to a further 1,110 years of service. This commitment and loyalty to our service helps to build our reputation and deserves to be celebrated and PathWest Board Chair Ms Angie Paskevicius and A/Chief ExecutiveMr Adrian Bautista were on hand to personallycongratulateeach and every staff member from the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s club! The work our teams do are not only life changing, they are often lifesaving - from our phlebotomists, specimen collectors and couriers in the communit...
  • PathWest Manjimup wins Volunteer Employer Recognition Award 17 November 2021 Congratulations to PathWest Manjimup Regional Services where we were one of the employers in the State's south honoured at the Volunteer Employer Recognition Awards held by Department of Fire and Emergency Services on 12 November 2021.
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