Newsletters


2008

  • June 2008

    Laboratory Assessment of Excessive Alcohol Intake, An Australian First for QML Pathology - MultiCyte® System, New Consultant Haematologist
  • April 2008

    Influenza epidemic 2007, Implementation of universal pre-storage leucodepletion of red cells, QML Pathology goes green
  • February 2008

    Warfarin therapy update, After-hours pathology: unexpected critical results

2007

  • December 2007

    Genetic test advice - principles and example cases - part 1, new skin pathology collection devices
  • October 2007

    ThinPrep Imaging System Update, Serum Free Light Chain Assay, Thrombophilia and Factor V Leiden Mutation Form
  • August 2007

    Basal Cell Carcinoma: The Most Common Malignant Neoplasm; Important Histologic Subtypes and Management Guidelines, Adverse Effects Associated with the Glucose Tolerance Test, Ordering Anti-D Immunoglobulin Injections
  • June 2007

    Drug Screening in General Practice
  • April 2007

    Osteoporosis Assessment Biochemical Markers: Diagnostic Considerations and Clinical Applications, Monitoring Bone Loss, ThinPrep Imaging System - An Update, Lipids Revisited - 2007
  • February 2007

    Microbiological Review and NAAT Testing of Trichomonas Vaginalis, Rh (D) Antenatal Prophylaxis Program and Red Cell Antibody Screening, Queensland Cervical Screening Program

2006

  • November 2006

    Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) - Clinical Guidelines, Upgrading to Medical Director 3, Semen Analysis
  • September 2006

    Molecular Pathology in Daily Practice, Measurement of Serum Mast Cell Tryptase
  • July 2006

    Clinicopathologic Correlation : Common Dermatoses, Essentials of the Melanoma Report, Management of Women with Abnormal Cytology
  • May 2006

    Lipid Update, Interferon B Bioactivity, Changes to Cytopathology Imaging, Changes to "High-Risk" HPV Testing
  • March 2006

    Haemochromatosis Testing: genetic predisposition doesn't equal disease, Changes in Cytopathology Imaging Technology, Position Statement on Lipid Management
  • February 2006

    QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube Assay - new test announcement, Urgent Reminder: Medicare audit of HbA1c, Antibodies to Extractable Nuclear Antigens (ENA), Announcement of Stage 3 of the Rh(D)Antenatal Prophylaxis Program, Anti-D Injection Reminder

2005

  • November 2005

    Aptima Assay - review of first 4 months, Estimated eGFR - what to do with it, Changes to "High-Risk" HPV Testing, Influenza Pack, Christmas Donation
  • October 2005

    Avian Influenza: What is causing the concern?, eGFR Update, QML Pathology Warfarin Support Service Update, Delivery of Prophylactic Anti-D 
  • September 2005

    QML Pathology to begin reporting of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), Autologous Blood Collection: Assessing patients for suitability
  • August 2005

    Von Willebrand Disease, Warfarin Service Information
  • July 2005

    Carbon-14 Breath Test for Helicobacter Pylori: Test Information, Ordering Added Tests, Anti-D Update
  • June 2005

    Update on Colorectal Carcinoma, Soluble Mesothelin-Related Protein (a potential new tumour marker for Mesothelioma), Goodpasture's Disease (changes to detection methodology), Ordering of HDL/LDL Cholesterol
  • May 2005

    Introducing the Aptima Assay 
  • April 2005

    Aspergillus: friend or foe?, Warfarin Registration Reminder
  • March 2005

    Selected Examples of Benign Breast Pathology, Update on Conditions of Reimbursement and Billing for Selected Tests 
  • February 2005

    Laboratory Investigation of Coeliac Disease, Huhner's Test Notice, Private and Confidential Results 

2004

  • November 2004

    QML Pathology's Christmas Donation, Marketing Survey: What You Had to Say, Changes to the Rh(D) Immunoglobulin
  • October 2004

    Genetics by Case Example: Haemochromatosis - Autosomal Recessive, Hepatitis Serological Testing
  • September 2004

    Tests Available for Glomerular Filtration Rate, QML Pathology's New Pink Top Blood Bank Tube
  • August 2004

    Laboratory Investigation of Allergies
  • July 2004

    Changes to FNA Billing, Specimen Labelling Requirements
  • June 2004

    Investigations for Children with Significant Developmental Delay
  • May 2004

    Guideline Recommendations for the use of Rh(D) Immunoglobulin (anti-D) in pregnant patients, PIP Pap Smear Service
  • April 2004

    Serum Tumour Markers - Guide to Markers by Site of Tumour, Guidelines for Blood Grouping and Antibody Screening During Pregnancy
  • March 2004

    Billing of Adjunctive Cytology Requests, Important information regarding the Warfarin Care Clinic
  • February 2004

    Avian Influenza A strain H5N1, Management of Lower Limb DVT

2003

  • December 2003

    QML: Providing for the future
  • November 2003

    Improved Regional Health Services, Private and Confidential Reporting, Privacy Note, QML: Helping to find an answer for Schizophrenia
  • September / October 2003

    Liquid Based Cytology - ThinPrep, Bone Marrow Examination, Billing of Adjunctive Cytology Tests
  • August 2003

    Common Causes of Abnormal Biochemical Results
  • July 2003

    Drug Testing Accreditation - AS/NZS4308 Standard 
  • June 2003

    Changes to the Medicare Schedule - Microbiological Examination of Faeces, Lithium Heparin Tubes for Blood Chromosome Studies, Fragile X (A) Syndrome DNA Testing,  QML $1m donation to Queensland Skin and Cancer Foundation
  • May 2003

    Identifying Haemochromatosis, SARS Update
  • March 2003

    Update on Lymphoma, 2003 Influenza Program
  • January 2003

    Benign Melanocytic Lesions, Introduction of Rh(D) Antenatal Prophylaxis for Primigravidae Women Using WinRho SDF