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Changes to Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) for genetic screening referral pathways at PathWest 27 August 2026 From 3 September 2026, there will be a change to the referral pathway for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) at PathWest. What is changing? From 3 September 2026, PathWest collection centres will only collect NIPT specimens on a current Victorian Clinical Genetics Services (VCGS) request form. PathWest will no longer collect NIPT specimens for other NIPT providers. If you are planning to have a NIPT through PathWest, please ensure you have a current VCGS request form before attending a collection centre. From 3 September 2026, PathWest collection centres will only collect NIPT specimens requested on a VCGS request form. PathWest will no longer stock the collection materials required by other NIPT providers and will no longer collect specimens on their behalf. If you have a request form from another NIPT provider, you may: Attend a collection centre operated by that provider; or ... -
Celebrating a National Award for Excellence 31 July 2026 PathWest's Forensic Biology team has been awarded the 2026 NATA Excellence Award, a prestigious national recognition of excellence in accreditation, quality and continuous improvement. The award coincides with the team's 25-year accreditation milestone and acknowledges their outstanding contribution to forensic science and justice outcomes in Western Australia. Working closely with WA Police, the team delivers trusted forensic science that supports investigations, helps bring answers to victims and families, and contributes to safer communities. Watch the video to meet the people behind the award and learn more about their commitment to excellence. https://youtu.be/F_wXFoAObE8 -
Celebrating Excellence: PathWest Forensic Biology Team Wins the 2026 NATA Excellence Award 13 July 2026 Congratulations to the Forensic Biology team on receiving the 2026 NATA Excellence Award. Announced at the NATA Accreditation Matters Conference in Melbourne on 7 July 2026, this prestigious national award recognises outstanding achievement in accreditation, quality and continuous improvement Selected from a highly competitive field, this achievement comes at a time when our Forensic Biology Department has just celebrated a significant milestone of 25 years of NATA accreditation. The national award acknowledges the team's exceptional contribution to supporting the WA Police Force through the analysis of more than 100,000 forensic samples and the delivery of over 20,000 reports annually. It also recognises the department's leadership in scientific innovation and quality, including becoming Australia's first forensic agency accredited to the international forensic sciences standard, ISO ...
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PathWest Cytogenetics Laboratory recognised among world leaders in paediatric cancer diagnostics 10 July 2026 The PathWest Haematology Cytogenetics Laboratory at Fiona Stanley Hospitalhas ranked seventh worldwide among 105participating laboratories in the international APEC14B1 paediatric cancer study. As an accredited Children's Oncology Group (COG) laboratory, PathWest is required to maintain an abnormality detection rate (ADR) above 55 per cent for childhood and adolescent leukaemia and lymphoma cases enrolled in the study. In 2025, the laboratory achieved an outstanding ADR of 94.1 per cent, improving on its already impressive result of 92.9 per cent in 2024. The result is significantly higher than the global average of 74.5 per cent across participating laboratories. Detecting the subtle chromosomal abnormalities associated with childhood cancers is highly specialised and technically challenging. Achieving such a high detection rate demonstrates the expertise, dedication and precision of ...
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PathWest Team Goes the Distance for Bravehearts 777, Raising $2,500 07 July 2026 A dedicated team of PathWest clinicians and scientists recently participated in the Bravehearts 777 Marathon at Burswood Park, raising approximately $2,500 in support of Bravehearts’ ongoing work to educate, empower and protect Australia’s children and assist adult survivors of child sexual assault. PathWest is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children. Every day, our people contribute to the health and wellbeing of the community through science and pathology services. Participation in this event provided an opportunity to extend that commitment beyond the laboratory by raising awareness of the importance of child safeguarding and championing Bravehearts’ mission to educate, empower and protect Australia’s children. PathWest extends a sincere thank you to every runner, donor and supporter who contributed to this achievement. Special congratula...
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20/05/2025