About Anatomical Pathology
Anatomical Pathology provides a full diagnostic service for routine histopathological examination as well as specialised services for RCH, RWH and other service providers. Anatomical Pathology services are provided through laboratories at both hospitals
Services
Anatomical Pathology provides the following services:
- Surgical specimens, medical biopsies for tissue diagnosis
- Frozen sections (intra-operative)
- Fine needle aspiration and non-cervical cytology
- Electron microscopy
- Paediatric, perinatal and foetal autopsy
- Placental pathology
Bookings are essential for frozen sections, fine needle aspiration and collection of renal biopsies. Arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the RCH laboratory on (03) 9345 5748 or RWH laboratory on (03) 8345 2567. This will ensure that appropriately trained staff are available.
Specimens accompanied by completed request forms should be forwarded to the Anatomical Pathology Laboratory (not Core Laboratory Specimen Reception) at the relevant hospital
For further information regarding specimen requirements and frequency of testing, please see the Specimen Collection Handbook
For information relating to autopsy and post mortem services, please refer to the Clinical Practice Guideline: Death of a Child
The booklet - Post Mortem Family Information - is available from the Reproductive Loss Services Coordinator at The Royal Women's Hospital
Staff
Manager
Dominique Davidson
Department Head - RCH
Associate Professor Chung Wo Chow
Acting Department Head - RCH
Associate Professor Duncan MacGregor
Department Head - RWH
Dr Jan Pyman