The main purpose of this Manual is to provide useful guidelines for the selection of pathology tests and to facilitate interpretation of results.
Contains a comprehensive listing of all genes from the Human Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC) database alongside laboratories and tests available in the country.
A manual for the process of macroscopic dissection in Anatomical Pathology laboratories.
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The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 RCPA Media Awards, recognising excellence in journalism relating to pathology. The 2024 winners were decided during the RCPA’s annual Pathology Update Conference, Pathology Update 2024 – Answers in Adelaide, which was held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 1-3 March 2024.
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) is pleased to announce a significant increase in the uptake of reproductive carrier screening for Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), since the service was added to the Medicare Benefit Schedule (MBS) in November 2023. Despite the promising uptick in testing, Dr Tristan Hardy, Australia’s only dual-qualified obstetrician/gynaecologist and genetic pathologist, is raising concerns that most individuals are opting for the test after they are already pregnant, limiting their reproductive options.
Tomorrow, at the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia’s (RCPA) Pathology Update 2024 conference in Adelaide, haematologist Dr Niles Nelson and Dr Yasar Zirek will unveil a significant advancement in thalassaemia testing that promises substantial benefits for pregnant women and their families. The exciting breakthrough not only reduces the processing time for thalassaemia testing from two months to as little as three days, but also dramatically lowers the cost associated with processing the test.
Studies examining seroprevalence in Australia suggest that only around 10% of acute Q fever cases are currently being identified, putting individuals at risk of chronic health issues. Sharing insights from the studies at the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia’s (RCPA) Pathology Update conference in Adelaide this weekend, Dr Robert Horvath highlights the urgent need for increased testing, improved vaccination and detection methods, and improved education.
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) is raising concerns over the recent surge in syphilis cases across Australia, which has led to a dramatic increase in congenital syphilis (CS). Speaking at the RCPA’s Pathology Update 2024 conference in Adelaide this weekend, Associate Professor Robert Norton urges healthcare providers to prioritise syphilis testing, particularly in high-risk groups, and emphasises the critical need for repeated testing during pregnancy to prevent illness and death in newborns.
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) is hosting two Tongan pathology trainees at a specialist laboratory in Australia. Dr Ilaisaane Fonohema and Dr Patrick Penitani, who are both Medical Officers at the Tongan Ministry of Health, will receive 11 weeks of pathology workforce training in the pathology laboratory serving University Hospital Geelong. They were selected in consultation with the RCPA and the Tongan Ministry of Health.
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australia (RCPA) proudly announces the launch of the 8th edition of its flagship publication, the 'Manual of Use and Interpretation of Laboratory Tests,' alongside a companion mobile app. This milestone release marks a significant evolution from print to online to a mobile app, reflecting the RCPA's commitment to providing cutting-edge resources for healthcare professionals.
This month, the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) will host an i-Kiribati pathology trainee at a specialist laboratory in Australia. Departing for Australia on 26 February 2024, Dr Tiaeke Tewareka, pathologist at the Tungaru Central Hospital, Tarawa, Kiribati will receive 13 weeks of pathology workforce training at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney.
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) have warned the Government’s proposal to remove the 7-day delay for all pathology and diagnostic imaging reports on My Health Record may lead to misinformation and patient distress.
The Board of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of a successor to its long-standing Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Debra Graves OAM. After a comprehensive executive search process, Dr David Andrews (PhD) will join the RCPA on 1 March 2024, working closely with Dr Graves and the team, before taking over the CEO role on Friday 29 March 2024.
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