Earlier this year, we opened one of the most technologically advanced pathology laboratories in South Australia. The Adelaide Airport precinct 2,500 sqm purpose-built facility, features market-leading technology equipment including an Aptio track system with Siemens Atellica instrumentation, as well as Sysmex Haematology and Coagulation analysers. On-board refrigeration is integrated into the track system, allowing additional tests to be added easily, as the system immediately retrieves and runs the samples.
A purpose-built histology and cytology area has been created to allow for greater efficiencies, with improved dictation and cutup facilities. Our pathologists’ offices are adjacent to the histopathology area, allowing easy connection with the lab and improved workflow.
In addition to providing biochemistry, haematology and molecular biology services, we have relocated our microbiology, immunology and serology services from Wayville to the Adelaide Airport lab. We are now also able to provide a 24-hour turnaround on toxicology samples, thanks to our new, highly secure toxicology laboratory. Our PC2 TB lab continues to be entrusted to run the TB testing for the whole of the Clinical Labs business, and all fungi analysis for the company is also conducted at the Adelaide Airport lab.
Being located in the Adelaide Airport precinct guarantees swift access and connection to other Clinical Labs laboratories, or specialist labs when required. The Adelaide Airport site holds a large warehouse enabling us to quickly dispatch consumables orders to our valued client base.
To find out more about the pathology services offered by our new Adelaide Airport laboratory, call 1300 134 111.