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Murdoch Public PCR Testing Clinic is closing 1PM Friday 3 March 02 March 2023 The Murdoch public COVID testing clinic’s last day is Friday 3 March, closing at 1pm. PCR testing is available at pathology collection centres with a GP referral. You should still test at home using a RAT if you feel unwell. Free RATs are available through the WA Free RAT program: http://bit.ly/3ZyqaMA No changes have been made to PCR testing without a referral in regional sites.See where you can get tested for COVID-19 in regional WA. Read the full media statementhere. -
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Labour Day 2023 Public Holiday Notice 27 February 2023 PathWest collection centres will be closed on Monday 6 March for the Labour Day public holiday. Our regular opening hours resume on Tuesday 7 March. -
ANZPAA NIFS Best Paper Award Recipients - Forensic Biology 13 January 2023 The Forensic Biology Department received two awards in the 2022 Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA NIFS) Best Paper Awards – Best Technical Article, Note or Case Study and Best Literature Review (Quality Management). On Thursday 22 December 2022, A/Chief Executive, Sash Tomson met with the award recipients to congratulate them on their success in delivering world-class forensic services to the Western Australian community. The awards from ANZPAA-NIFS recognises the significance of the research conducted at PathWest Forensic Biology to the wider forensic science community in improving the delivery of forensic DNA services. The awards also validate the high quality of work performed by the PathWest Forensic Biology Department as the sole state forensic DNA service provider, as well as the department’s ongoing commitment to investigate new methods to enhan... -
Australia Day 2023 Public Holiday Notice 12 January 2023 PathWest collection centres will be closed on Thursday 26 January for the Australia Day public holiday. Our regular opening hours resume on Friday 27 January. The PathWest team wishes you Happy Australia Day! -
Congratulations to our Employee of the Season - Djilba 07 October 2022 Congratulations to Employee of the Season (Djilba) winner – Rebecca Wake, A/General Manager COVID-19 Pre-Analytical Operations – COVID-19 Command. Rebecca has been with PathWest for many years as a medical scientist and then later stepped into senior roles in charge of a number of the laboratories. When COVID-19 struck, Rebecca assumed the responsibility of overseeing pre-analytical operations and guided the team (of up to 250 staff) through some truly challenging days.Rebecca is somebody who goes about her role with grace and commitment, and no matter how busy she is, she always has time to support and guide her staff and make them feel valued. She strives to deliver excellent outcomes and through leading by example she inspires her team to do the same. Rebecca more than encompasses the six PathWest strategic pillars, but in particular engaging, developing and inspiring ...
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20/05/2025