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  • PathWest Collection Centre Now Open at Mount Lawley Hospital 05 October 2026 We are pleased to announce that the PathWest collection centre at MLH is now open and providing public pathology collection services to patients and the local community. As Western Australia’s public pathology service, PathWest provides comprehensive testing that supports the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of health conditions. This milestone reinforces our commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality pathology services to communities across Western Australia. Location PathWest Collection Centre A Block, Main Hospital Building Mount Lawley Hospital Thirlmere Road, Mount Lawley WA Enter via Thirlmere Road and follow signs to Entry A (Main Hospital Entrance). Learn more about PathWest locations and services: Visit the PathWest website Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • PathWest Forensic Biology: Supporting Justice Through Scientific Excellence 01 October 2026 Every forensic result begins with science and the expertise of the people who deliver it. In collaboration with the Western Australia Police Force, PathWest Forensic Biology plays a critical role in supporting the justice system through the provision of high-quality forensic science services. Behind every analysis is a dedicated team of scientists, technical specialists and support staff committed...
  • PathWest’s Vital Role in WA Research Ecosystem Recognised with $570k FHRI Grant 01 October 2026 More than 700 active clinical trials rely on PathWest laboratory services and expertise. A new $570,526.18 FHRI investment will strengthen the research infrastructure supporting discoveries across Western Australia. From cancer genomics and rare diseases to infectious disease surveillance, clinical trials, biospecimens and specialist diagnostic testing, PathWest provides critical laboratory infras...
  • Medicare Assignment of Benefit – changes from 1st July 07 September 2026 Medicare Assignment of Benefit – changes from 1st July. PathWest is a bulk billing pathology service, we will bulk bill the cost of your tests to Medicare provided there is a Medicare fee available for that test (unfortunately not all tests are covered by Medicare click here for more information). For PathWest to bulk bill your tests, you will need to sign the “Medicare Assignment” box on your p...
  • PathWest Recognises Blood Cancer Awareness Month 01 September 2026 September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to recognise the impact of blood cancers on individuals, families and communities across Western Australia, and to highlight the important role PathWest plays in supporting diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care. As Western Australia’s public pathology provider, PathWest delivers specialised haematology services that assist clinici...

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  • International Women's Day - featuring five PathWest women 08 March 2022 Today is International Women’s Day (IWD) and a great day to celebrate the women of PathWest and the progress we have made towards gender equality. However, we also need to acknowledge we still have a way to go and this day assists in creating awareness of #breakthebias, the theme of this year’s campaign. Read on to see the stories of five strong PathWest women and their vision for gender equality. Angie Paskevicius,Board Chair Do you believe men and women are treated equally? I don’t. However, in my career and while growing up I am fortunate that there have been very few occasions when I have personally experienced inequality as a woman. As an adult, there are examples in my personal life where I have not been treated equally as a woman. What would you like to see changed for women in Australia? Greater representation of women at senior and executive leadership lev...
  • PathWest COVID drive-through testing facility now open in Murdoch 03 March 2022 WA’s first public community-baseddrive through COVID-19 collection centre is set toopened in March in Murdoch. The facility is located within Murdoch University groundsalong the western side of Murdoch Drive, with the entrance south of the facility via Farm Road, and exit via Discovery Way to the north. The facility consists of three large, dual-lane marquees, a small site office, storage container and staff facilities. The 9000m sq asphalt site is fenced, and security and traffic management personnel are in attendance. Every effort is made to ensure minimal impact on traffic to the university and nearby hospitals. It is expected that when the facility is fully operational it will process four cars per marquee, 12 cars at one time, and testing per car will take approximately six minutes per car dependent on the number of passengers needing testing. As is the case at all public C...
  • A diagnostic success solves 20 year puzzle 22 February 2022 Rare Disease Day is on Monday 28 February and aims to raise awareness about rare diseases (RD) and their impact on people’s lives. Our team at Diagnostic Genomics work on many rare conditions and as Head of Department Dr Dimitar Azmanov said, “Rare disorders are cumulatively common affecting 6-8% of the global population, including 200,000 people in Western Australia, and the majority have a genetic cause.” Receiving a genetic diagnosis for people living with RD is important as it provides power of knowing and access to appropriate management, including family planning and reproduction, offers the possibility to connect with other people with the same experience, and reduces the need for multiple investigations which may be invasive, time-consuming and costly. Diagnosis of RD has advanced significantly with the current genomic technologies, ending many diagnostic odys...
  • Australia Day hours 25 January 2022 Our PathWest collection centres are closed on Wednesday 26 January 2022, the Australia Day public holiday. However please note COVID testing continues - find COVID testing locations here.
  • COVID-19 testing for international travellers 17 January 2022 PathWest now offers COVID-19 PCR testing for International Travellers The test results from this convenient test will be securely emailed to you within 24-48 hours for you to print out and take with you to the airport.There is no referral required from your doctor and no appointment needed. Please be aware this service is only available at selected PathWest Collection Centres. No Medicare rebate is availablefor this test and you will have an out-of-pocket fee of $145 to pay at the time of your test (credit card payments only). It is important to check with your airline, or the local embassy of the country you are travelling to, as to how many days before travel you need to be tested, or if there are any other special testing requirements. For all the information regarding this service and where you can get tested please see theCOVID-19 Testing for International Travellers page.
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