Mater Pathology

For Doctors

Mater Pathology operates a highly sophisticated, state-of-the-art pathology laboratory featuring specialist medical, scientific and technical staff. The expertise of our staff means Mater Pathology can offer complete routine and specialised pathology services across a range of areas including anatomical pathology, chemical pathology, cytology, cytogenetics, genomics, haematology, immunology, microbiology, molecular genetics, serology, pathology testing for clinical trials and research.

For a request a pathology test from one of our specialised team please complete a request form.

 

Anatomical pathologyAnatomical pathology

is the diagnosis of disease by direct, macro and microscopic examination of human tissues, organs or whole bodies.

Chemical pathologyChemical pathology

is the measurement and detection of biochemical changes associated with many diseases, primarily in blood and body fluids.

CytogeneticsCytogenetics

is the study of chromosomal structure, composition and abnormalities associated with disease and heredity.

GenomicsGenomics

is the study and mapping and sequencing of the human genome and its hereditary role in disease.

HaematologyHaematology

is concerned with the study of blood cells, blood forming organs and blood diseases.

ImmunologyImmunology

is the physiological study of all aspects of the immune system in states of both health and disease.

MicrobiologyMicrobiology

is the study and identification of micro-organisms including bacteria, viruses and fungi causing illness.

Molecular geneticsMolecular senetics

is the field of biology and genetics that studies the structure and function of genes at a molecular level.

SerologySerology

is the scientific study of blood serum to detect the presence of micro organisms or antibodies produced in response to an infection.