Sept 2019 - Basal and squamous

Pathology Focus
2019

Access the 2019 editions of our Pathology Focus medical newsletters, featuring clinical articles written by our RCPA-accredited pathologists.

  • December 2019

    In the last issue of Pathology Focus for the year we share with you our key highlights from 2019. An overview of major projects which have been completed with both you, our referrers and your patients at front of mind. Also included is the second interview in our GP Connect series. Clinical Labs' haematologist/pathologist, Associate Professor Chris Barnes, responds to questions asked by general practitioner, Dr Jon Barrell, about the topic of lymphocyte surface markers.

  • October 2019

    In this issue, Emeritus Professor Ban-Hock Toh outlines the clinical steps required for an accurate diagnosis of coeliac disease. We also share with you an article written by Dr Prasad Cooray, a Melbourne-based specialist oncologist, on the clinical utility of Aspect Liquid Biopsy.

  • September 2019

    In this issue, Dr Gabriel Scripcaru and Dr Predrag Nikolic provide valuable insights into the accurate diagnosis of basal and squamous cell carcinomas in general practice and Dr David Deam discusses seasonal fluctuations in patient vitamin D levels along with testing and treatment recommendations. Also included is the first article in our GP Connect series where general practioner Dr Jon Barrell asks Clinical Labs haematologist/pathologist Associate Professor Chris Barnes a series of questions about testing patients' iron levels.

  • July 2019

    Click on the relevant state to read the July 2019 edition of Pathology Focus containing articles on Influenza 2019 & Respiratory PCR Testing, Early-Onset Pre-Eclampsia Screening and Urea Breath Testing.

  • April 2019

    Click on the relevant state below to read the April 2019 edition Pathology Focus containing lead articles on Thyroid Function Testing, Cardiac Testing in General Practice and More Sensitive Troponin I Testing.