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PATHOLOGY
Pathology is a medical specialty that focuses on determining the cause and nature of diseases. By examining and testing body tissues (e.g. biopsies, pap smears) and fluids (e.g. blood, urine) pathology helps doctors diagnose and treat patients correctly.
The broad disciplines covered by a pathology lab are Biochemistry (serum), Haematology (blood), Microbiology (viruses and bacteria), Immunology (autoimmune diseases and allergies), Histology (tissue), Cytology (cells) and Genetics (DNA). Pathology is integral to healthcare, providing doctors with answers they need to effectively diagnose and manage countless medical conditions. 70% of medical treatment decisions rely on pathology results and early detection of disease through essential pathology testing can prevent more serious conditions at a later stage. 100% of all cancer is diagnosed through pathology. Without pathology, the high standard of Australian medicine would be impossible. All pathologists first undertake a medical degree followed by additional years of training in their chosen discipline. Dorevitch Pathology is a leading provider of pathology and medical diagnostic services who have been supporting the local Peninsula and Western Port community for over 20 years, keeping testing and employment local. This includes a team of six pathologists, headed by Dr Steuart Rorke. We are committed to continuing that support for the long term. The Dorevitch Pathology laboratory at Frankston Hospital primarily provides pathology services for Peninsula Health
facilities at Frankston and Rosebud Hospitals, The Mornington Centre, Golf Links Road and other associated facilities. There are additional Dorevitch Pathology laboratories at Beleura Private Hospital in Mornington and Peninsula Private Hospital in Frankston. These local Dorevitch laboratories offer services in all disciplines including Biochemistry, Microbiology, Histopathology, Haematology, Blood Bank and Cytology. Autologous blood collection and Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) for cytological examination are also performed at the 24-hour laboratory. Collection services are provided by blood collection rounds within hospital sites, and outpatients are able to attend Dorevitch Pathology collection rooms at this hospitals for specimen collection prior to their outpatient appointments. There are many other collection centers in the region where patients are able to attend, with no need for an appointment except for specialized tests. The vision of Dorevitch Pathology is to offer pathology services providing superior quality, speed and convenience of service, by the most modern facilities and processes, using highly trained and experienced staff and with the additional advantage of Pathologist consultation covering all medical disciplines. Dorevitch Pathology are proud of their association with the Westernport area and Peninsula Health. Our mission is to deliver better insights into the health of more Australians.
Frankston Hospital Pathologist Dr. Rosemary Sutton examining biopsies
New Somerville Collection Centre Located in Somerville Central Shopping Centre (next to the chemist). HOURS: M - F 8:00am -4:00pm,
Sat 8:30am -11:30am PHONE: 5977 9738
Routine services including ECG, BP Monitor and Holter Monitor. Ample parking available.
At Dorevitch we support you with:
Superior Service: We strive to excel in all we do Affordability We bulk bill wherever possible Quality Dorevitch has the widest range of expertise to improve each patient’s care Convenience Dorevitch Pathology has the largest number of collection centres and laboratories in the state
dorevitch.com.au 03 9244 0444 Specialist Diagnostic Services, ABN 84 007 190 043 APA No. 000042, trading as Dorevitch Pathology. DP0238 25.06.15
Western Port News 7 July 2015
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