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  • Nominations open for the WA Health Excellence Awards 2026 22 May 2026 Nominations are now open for the 2026 WA Health Excellence Awards. PathWest teams make invaluable contributions to WA’s health system, and these awards provide an important opportunity to recognise that outstanding work. The ten award categories recognise excellence across: Preventive health Mental health, alcohol and other drugs Person-centred care Safety and quality Workplace wellbeing and culture Research and innovation Sustainability Aboriginal health Rural and remote health care Care for older people In addition: The Director General’s Award recognises an exceptional team or project. The Minister for Health’s Award honours lifetime achievement. The Health Heroes Award enables the community to recognise a staff member who has gone above and beyond. Key dates and important information Final nominations clos...
  • QEII Haematology scientists represent PathWest at B RICE conference 11 May 2026 A big shout-out to Rose Anestoudis (Medical Scientist) and Mei Sung (Senior Scientist) from QEII Haematology, who attended the Bio Rad Research Innovation & Collaboration Exchange (B RICE). The conference is an internal event run by Bio Rad for laboratory users to swap ideas and scientific knowledge. It follows a high-pressure format, with everyone required to give a sharp five-minute talk on a tr...
  • Chief Scientist visits PathWest 30 April 2026 PathWest was pleased to host a visit by Western Australia’s Chief Scientist, Professor Sharath Sriram, and Director of Science Capability and Partnerships from the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification, Dr Michael Banazis. Chief Pathologist, Professor Priyanthi Kumurasinghe led the tour, accompanied by Deputy Chief Pathologist, Simon Kavanagh and Research and Innovation Co-Directors Ri...
  • Foundation of KEMH Pathology Retires: A Tribute to Dr Andrew Barr 29 April 2026 PathWest is farewelling Dr Andrew Barr as he retires following a long and dedicated career at King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH). Dr Barr was instrumental in the development of the service at KEMH, building it from the very basics. His legacy at the site includes the introduction of the out-of-hours shift, a significant step in how the laboratory supports the hospital. Beyond his operational lea...
  • Rapid Respiratory Point of Care Testing Rolled Out in Public Emergency Departments 18 April 2026 Our expert pathologists, scientists and ICT team have worked tirelessly to make rapid respiratory point of care testing available at participating public emergency departments across the State. Delivered through a partnership between PathWest and Health Service Providers, this technology can detect up to 15 viral and bacterial pathogens within minutes, bedside in the ED, without waiting for the s...

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  • Pioneering cancer advancements - PathWest's collaborative initiatives on World Cancer Day 05 February 2024 World Cancer Day, observed annually on 4 February, serves as a reminder of the global collaboration essential in the ongoing battle against cancer. At the forefront of this collaborative effort is the PathWest Community Health and Hospital Program, spearheading a $19 million initiative in Western Australia dedicated to Comprehensive Genomic Profiling (CGP) for all cancer patients. This ground-breaking endeavour leverages state-of-the-art massively parallel sequencing technology, marking a significant stride in the pursuit of advanced cancer diagnosis and treatment. CGP is an integral aspect of the program which serves as a transformative tool that identifies biomarkers, guiding tailored treatment strategies and instilling hope for those facing exhaustive conventional treatment options. The program's commitment extends to ensuring equitable cancer care for all Western Australian patients...
  • Sampling time recommendations for mast cell tryptase in association with suspected event causing mast cell activation 22 December 2023 This service update is regarding PathWest sampling time recommendations for mast cell tryptase in association with a suspected event causing mass cell activation (e.g. anaphylaxis). The changes are in line with sampling times recommended in UK and Australian guidelines published by the Australian and New Zealand Anaesthetic Allergy Group (ANZAAG), National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and British Society of Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI). Sample collections for mast cell tryptase are now recommended to be taken: Close to 1-2 hours after the event (no later than 4 hours), and At least 24 hours after the event to obtain a baseline level. These recommendations are now updated on the PathWest Test Directory. Download an information flyer. Please contact the Immunology support team for more information on (08) 6383 4303.
  • 2023 festive season opening hours 19 December 2023 PathWest metropolitan collection centres are closed on the Monday 25 December 2023, Tuesday 26 December 2022 and Monday 1 January 2023 public holidays. For those centres that usually open on Saturdays, we are open on Saturday 23 and 30 December and our regular opening hours resume on Tuesday 2 January 2023. The PathWest team wishes you a safe and happy festive season.
  • Collaborative success at the WA Stem Cell Transplant and CAR-T Therapy Workshop 13 December 2023 On Friday 27 October, the inaugural WA Stem Cell Transplant and CAR-T Therapy Workshop was held at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) Education Building. It was a great opportunity for the 106 attendees (adult and paediatric patients and their families) to learn about aspects oftransplantand cell therapies and to hear from the community support organisations that provide post-transplant services in WA. The Workshop was hosted by the FSH Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, which includes PathWest Bone Marrow Transplant Laboratory, FSH Medical Haematology, Ward 7D and Cancer Centre, and WA Paediatric and Adolescent Transplantation and Cellular Therapies Program at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Inspiring stories from five guest patients sharing their transplant journeys not only moved other patients and their families, but also their treating teams. For paediatric patients, it was a...
  • Employee of the Season Kambarang 2023 winner 13 December 2023 Congratulations to LIS Application Specialist Shae Inglis for being the Employee of the Season Kambarang 2023. Having recently received her 10-year Recognition of Service Award, Shae has played an integral role in the LIS team, contributing significantly to the development, implementation, and operational phases of the LIS. Beyond her regular duties, Shae has made a remarkable impact on enhancing the LIS and patient care. This includes dedicating long hours during software updates and addressing major issues to ensure the lab system runs effectively. Shae extends her contributions by building and maintaining strong working relationships internally (with discipline Subject Manager Experts) and externally (with LIS vendor groups). Proactively engaging in the enhancement of the LIS application support, Shae voluntarily prepared exceptional communications for the LIS and ICT teams. Addition...
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