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Point of Care Testing (POCT)

Contact Us - POCT

  • Laboratory Services-Biochemistry Department

    The Royal Children’s Hospital
    Level 4, East Building
    50 Flemington Road
    Parkville, Victoria, 3052
    Australia


    Hours of Operation

    Co-ordinator:

    Tues/Wed/alt-Fri
    08:30-17:00
    (Excludes Public Holidays)

    Out of Co-ordinator Hours (for urgent support):

    Biochemistry Department
    24/7 (including public holidays)
    Email: poct@rch.org.au

     

    Staff

    John Kwak (Grade III) POCT Coordinator
    John.kwak@rch.org.au
    (03) 9345-5855

     
    Angela Chiriano (Grade III) Senior Scientist-Biochemistry
    Angela.chiriano@rch.org.au
    (03) 9345-6278


    Erik Haworth (Grade III) Senior Scientist- IT Support
    Erik.haworth@rch.org.au
    (03) 9345-7663
     

    Biochemistry Laboratory Scientists
    (03) 9345 6278