Onsite Pathology
What Are Pathology Services?
Pathology is the medical specialty of determining the cause and nature of diseases. Through the testing of body tissues and fluids, such as urine and blood, pathology can assist doctors in correctly diagnosing and treating patients.
Shire Doctors and Dentists offer the convenience of an onsite pathology lab in collaboration with the Clinical Labs team, operating from Monday – Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Please note that we are only able to provide pathology collection for children aged 6 years and above, we apologise for the inconvenience.
Offering onsite pathology ensures this important service is easy to access and also takes less time for patient convenience. Our pathology services offer efficient and convenient care for patients assisting with medical diagnosis and investigations.
Pathology Services At Shire Doctors and Dentists
At Shire Doctors and Dentists, we believe that our patients deserve better care, awareness, and diagnostic understandings. To achieve this, we work with the Clinical Labs team which consists of nation-leading pathology practice professionals. The team consists of blood-draw collectors and couriers to the PhDs and scientists in state-of-the-art laboratories.
Our pathology services help us in prompting investigations and analysis with testing and services including:
- Antenatal testing
- Blood testing
- Cancer testing
- Cardiac testing
- Diabetes testing
- Sexual health testing
- And other useful diagnostic testing and services.
Does Shire Doctors and Dentists Bulk Bill Their Pathology Services?
The pathology team at Shire Doctors and Dentists believe that all Australians should have access to the best of diagnostics, regardless of individual circumstances. In this respect, we commit to bulk billing of Medicare rebatable items for pathology and other services.
Our commitment to you is that you will not pay out of pocket expenses for Medicare rebatable pathology services undertaken onsite at Shire Doctors and Dentists’ pathology division.
Our Advanced Pathology Technology
Combining the most talented people with the latest technological advancements in in-vitro diagnostics eventuates better outcomes for both clinicians and patients.
With a history of innovation in the use of technology to advance the accuracy and reliability of the diagnostics they provide, we aim to make the pathology services at Shire Doctors and Dentists as efficient and accurate as possible.
What Are The Benefits Of Having Onsite Pathology Services?
We are committed to your health journey, and by offering onsite pathology services, Shire Doctors and Dentists can support you in the following ways:
- Onsite pathology allows us to detect and diagnose the cause and severity of a patient’s condition, illness, or disease. These services allow us to process results accurately, reliably, and efficiently.
- We work with the pathology team to interpret results as they come back, and therefore, we can create a treatment plan right away to help in the management of your condition.
- Onsite services enable us to effectively monitor disease progression and the effects of treatment.
When Would Someone Need Pathology Services?
Pathology may be used in healthcare at different stages in a person’s life. Testing may be required in circumstances or for conditions such as:
Mothers & Babies
- Mothers are tested for iron levels and gestational diabetes.
- Babies may be tested for chromosomal abnormalities.
Children & teens
Testing for:
- Polio
- Mumps
- Measles and rubella
- Diabetes
- Genetic disorders
Adults
Testing for:
- Cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Heart problems
- Thyroid conditions
- Liver disease
- Arthritis
Cancer
- Diagnosis
- Determine treatment options
- Monitor disease progress & evaluate effectiveness of treatment
Onsite Pathology in Caringbah
Are you in need of pathology services in Caringbah? Onsite pathology services are available at Shire Doctors and Dentists for your convenience.
Please get in contact with our friendly team on 02 9063 8650 for further information or to book an appointment; alternatively, you can reach us by email at info@shiredoctorsanddentists.com.au.