Update from
our SA lab
Published August 2026
For South Australian doctors, timely and accurate pathology results are essential for informed clinical decision-making and patient care. That’s why Clinical Labs continues to invest in local laboratory capability, with the majority of SA-referred pathology tests performed at our Adelaide Airport lab.
By keeping testing local and combining this with advanced laboratory automation, we support faster turnaround times, reliable results and efficient processing across a broad range of pathology services.
Supporting Fast and Reliable Testing
Our Adelaide Airport laboratory combines local scientific expertise with advanced automation to streamline testing from sample receipt through to result.
Key features of our automation system include:
- Fully integrated clinical chemistry and immunoassay testing on a highly automated platform
- Priority (STAT) samples rapidly identified and processed, with testing commencing within approximately 60 seconds of barcode scanning
- Capacity to process more than 2,000 tests per hour, supporting efficiency during peak demand
- Advanced testing systems that support accurate and reliable results
- End-to-end sample tracking to enhance traceability and reduce handling risks
Together, these capabilities help support timely, dependable results for South Australian patients and referring clinicians.
Investing in South Australia's Future
We continue to grow our local team of scientists, laboratory technicians and support staff to meet increasing demand and deliver high-quality diagnostic services across the state.
At the same time, we are expanding our laboratory capabilities with new testing equipment and advanced laboratory technology being introduced over the coming months. We look forward to sharing more details in our next lab update.
Left to right: Abeenash Kawal (HOD Microbiology), Bruno Sonza (HOD Biochemistry/Automation Manager), Tess Del Bello (Courier Manager), Leah Malloch (Laboratory Operations Manager), Natalie Taylor (Risk and Quality Manager), Spiro Pazios (Pre-Analytics Manager), Fiona Leverington (Operations Manager, Customer Service).
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