Melbourne Pathology
Pathology in Maroondah

Home visiting bookings can only be made by the referring doctor or clinic staff. Services include: Production of instruction manuals, requisition forms and collection kits Processing of trial samples Storage of specimens data packing for shipment of specimens. Since 1927 we have been committed to diagnostic excellence and independence. We provide a renowned and comprehensive service to more than two million patients each year. Pathologists Our highly experienced pathologists are leaders in their field with specialist knowledge and expertise. They yield current, informed and attainable advice to assist with interpretation of results. Excellence and personalized service continued to be trademarks of the practice, which became Douglas Thomas Associates in 1931. As our professional service and integrity became widely known, the practice changed its name to Melbourne Diagnostic Group in 1956. Melbourne Pathology is part of the Sonic Healthcare group and provides a comprehensive service with healthy over one million tolerant episodes each year. Melbourne Pathology is a stuffed service laboratory offering a expansive range of pathology specialties, including: Chemical Pathology The Chemical Pathology Department is a tall volume, highly automated department performing a large range of tests. The department utilizes the latest instrumentation to bear the greatest quality results. Extensive training ensures that all staff have sound expertise in chromosome identification and analysis. The nongynaecological specimens are diagnostic in that the results are needed in order to treat the patient's symptoms. Our hematology Department provides a highly personalized service with a team of experienced staff and 24hour pathologist promote for clinicians and patients. Our stateoftheart analyses bear quick and accurate results, and when indicated, a manual morphological review is performed. Our pathologists provide a comprehensive consultative service to general practitioners and specialists. Pathologists are supported by a team of dedicated, highly trained staff. Most of our histopathology results are available within 24 hours. Molecular Pathology: we perform DNA testing for various viral and bacterial infectious agents including Human Papillomavirus for detection of lofty risk genotypes shown to cause cervical cancer as well as genetic testing for conditions such as haemochromatosis and clotting abnormalities. Melbourne Pathology also supports one charity each year in lieu of Christmas gifts. Melbourne Pathology, together with other Sonic Healthcare practices, has made a commitment to urge the people of eastern Congo by equipping, training and providing ongoing logistical support to HEAL Africa's Hospital Pathology department. Our company is committed to meeting all relevant regulatory and legislative environmental requirements, to attain regular improvement in environmental performance and to prohibit pollution. We will assume a leadership role in our diagnostic practices by encouraging our customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to mirror our commitment to environmental responsibility. Career development and advancement is encouraged and staff are given opportunities to improve their skills through ongoing training.

Melbourne Pathology has served the Victorian community for more than 85 years. Our practice traces its origins to Dr Douglas John Thomas. Improved diagnostic accuracy meant patients were properly diagnosed and treated, and so called 'exploratory operations' were reduced to a minimum. Below his careful eye, the Bethesda laboratory grew to become Victoria's choice diagnostic center. Excellence and personalized service continued to be trademarks of the practice, which became Douglas Thomas Associates in 1931. As our professional service and integrity became widely known, the practice changed its name to Melbourne Diagnostic Group in 1956. Melbourne Pathology is piece of the Sonic Healthcare group and provides a comprehensive service with well over one million tolerant episodes each year. Douglas John Thomas valued independence, personalized service and quality concern and these remain the hallmarks of Melbourne Pathology today.