Pathology

Pathology

Surveillance: Pathology

  • Identify the local pathologists used in each region – local is best
  • Identify the capacity of pathologists to process results in a timely manner
  • Identify storage requirements for samples prior to and during transport
  • Who is responsible for transporting pathology to the laboratories
  • How pathology is transported to laboratories

 

Pathology previously used for each LGA

LGASitePathology
Bendigo                                                        Bendigo Health – Stewart St
Melbourne Pathology - Stewart St		 ACL
Melbourne Pathology
  Heathcote Health ACL
Buloke East Wimmera Health Service, St Arnaud ACL
Campaspe Echuca Regional Health Austin Pathology
REDHS Urgent Care Centre                                                           Austin Pathology
Kyabram District Health Austin Pathology
Gannawarra                    Northern District Community Health - Kerang                    ACL
Loddon Boort District Health                                                       ACL
Macedon Ranges                  Central Highlands Rural Health – Kyneton
Melbourne Pathology - Gisborne                               		 Austin Pathology
Melbourne Pathology
Mount Alexander Dhelkaya Health                                                                       Austin Pathology
Mildura Mallee Track Health & Community Services - Ouyen                                                                               Barratt & Smith Pathology
Swan Hill Swan Hill District Health Austin Pathology
Robinvale District Health Austin Health                                       

 

  • Relationships with pathology providers is critical – good relationships mean you could be alerted to trends/outbreaks from particular groups/settings e.g. kindergarten