What is Pathology?

When determining the treatment for an illness, your doctor will often require information regarding changes in body tissue, blood or other body fluids. The process of examining these specimens is called pathology. Pathology assists doctors to diagnose and provide you with the best medical care.

A pathology investigation starts with one or more specimens obtained from a patient. Doctors may collect some specimens, while our collectors may obtain others in a clinic setting. Some common examples of what pathology laboratories may test are blood, urine, faeces and tissue specimens.

The modern pathology laboratory is a complex operation that relies on the skills and teamwork of many people. Our Pathologists supervise the processing of specimens, relying on their extensive training and experience to uphold the integrity of every result. Modern pathology laboratories also require the skills of highly trained professional scientists, technicians and skilled support staff to ensure that investigations are performed with the efficiency required.

At the heart of pathology is the care of the patient. Our collectors are committed to creating a friendly and comfortable environment for patient collection.  In turn, our laboratory produces accurate results that ensure peace of mind for both patients and doctors.

Once the specimen has arrived in the laboratory, a variety of expert departments will be involved in the investigation. Some tests are simple and can be performed rapidly, while more complex tests can take a number of days. Once the result has been confirmed a report is sent to your doctor.

QML Pathology prides itself on being at the forefront of modern pathology practice. Every aspect of our service is performed under an umbrella of strict quality control using the most technologically advanced equipment. With our technological and professional expertise QML Pathology has been providing communities with fast and accurate testing for over 80 years.