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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, delivered speeches, recognising the contributions of all award recipients, and highlighting the importance of their service to the organisation’s continued success. Our Executive Director People, Capability, and Culture, Jo McCran, reflected on how employment processes have evolved, sharing insights into what an employment letter looked like in 1984. This reflection provided context for the changes and progress made over the years in supporting our workforce. Attendees from across sites, celeb...

Rhesus D Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing now available at PathWest 04 November 2024 Commenced on 4 November 2024, the Rhesus D Non-invasive Prenatal Testing (RHD NIPT) screening test is now available for pregnant patients who are Rhesus D-negative, do not already have anti-D antibodies and are fully covered under Medicare. The test should be done between 20 to 32 weeks at a PathWest collection centre and requires a special collection tube. For further information on the test, pl...

Service Update - New amniocentesis collection tubes 01 November 2024 Please be advised that amniocentesis collection tubes ordered from PathWest Diagnostic Genomics have changed. The 10mL black top collection tubes are no longer in production and have been replaced with 10mL blue top collection tubes. Any remaining black top tubes can still be used until your stocks are depleted.New blue-top tubes can be ordered via the contact details below. Contact us PathWest Di...

Laboratory Assistant from our Media Manufacturing Unit featured in TAFE’s success stories 29 August 2024 After completing his Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques at TAFE, Trevor Bentley began working at PathWest as a Technical Assistant in Microbiology, and currently as a Laboratory Assistant at the Media Manufacturing Unit. While working at PathWest, Trevor was contacted by one of his lecturers at TAFE to be featured in their online success stories as an inspiration for their current and future ...

Medical Scientist shares key takeaways from the TSANZ Annual Scientific Meeting 2024 29 August 2024 Held annually, the Transplantation Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) focuses on advancing research, clinical practices, and advocacy to improve outcomes and increase access to organ transplantation in Australia and New Zealand. At the 42nd TSANZ ASM that took place in Melbourne from 16 to 18 June 2024, Babette Vogels, Medical Scientist – Transplant Immuno...