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Chemical Pathology

We provide expert chemical analysis for precise disease diagnosis and management

About our Chemical Pathology service

Our chemical pathologists employ advanced clinical and laboratory skills to perform detailed biochemical tests on body fluids, including blood, urine, tissues and cerebrospinal fluid.

By studying changes in enzymes, proteins, electrolytes and other substances, they provide crucial insights for diagnosing illnesses and guiding patient care.

Service overview

Chemical pathology testing underpins the care and management of many common conditions:

  • high blood glucose levels, which may indicate diabetes
  • elevated troponin enzyme levels, suggesting a recent or ongoing heart attack
  • measuring proteins in cancer tumours to help determine the effectiveness of treatments.

Our chemical pathology teams help diagnose:

  • infertility
  • Cystic Fibrosis in newborns
  • kidney failure
  • high cholesterol
  • viral and bacterial infection
  • thyroid issues and more.

They also perform therapeutic drug monitoring and screen for illegal drug use.

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Find out more

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Dr. Margaret Janu
Dr. Margaret Janu

Local Pathology Director, Sydney (Concord Hospital), Clinical Stream Lead, Chemical Pathology Clinical Stream

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