About our service
Our medical experts, known as pathologists, work in public hospitals and modern labs. They work with scientists, technicians, and support staff to quickly and accurately study samples.
The Forensic and Analytical Science Service does independent analysis for the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems. It also tests environmental health for public health units in NSW. The service provides help to Transport for NSW, local governments, and other groups.
To learn more about Pathology services, visit the NSW Health Pathology website.
NSW Health Pathology
NSW Health Pathology plays a crucial role in healthcare, boasting a network of over 60 state-of-the-art laboratories and around 200 pathology collection services in public hospitals and community health facilities throughout NSW.
The organisation has a large team of over 4000 people. Every year, they conduct and meticulously analyse over 61 million tests. This demonstrates their commitment to providing high-quality services that contribute significantly to the overall health and well-being of the community.
Did you know:
- Around 70% of medical decisions rely on pathology.
- One in every 2 Australians had a pathology test last year.
- Every cancer diagnosis relies on pathology.
Key contact
- Name: Lorraine Whitehead
- Email: lorraine.whitehead@health.nsw.gov.au
Service contacts
| Service | Contact information |
|---|---|
| Batemans Bay Hospital - Collection Centre | Address: 7 Pacific St, Batemans Bay, NSW 2536 |
| Bombala Multi-purpose Service - Collection Centre | Address: Wellington St, Bombala, NSW 2632 |
| Cooma Hospital - Laboratory and Collection Centre | Address: 2A Bent St, Cooma, NSW 2630 |
| Crookwell Hospital - Collection Centre | Address: 19 Kialla Rd, Crookwell NSW, 2583 |
| Delegate Multi-purpose Service - Collection Centre | Address: Cragie St, Delegate, NSW 2633 |
| Goulburn Base Hospital - Laboratory and Collection Centre | Address: 130 Goldsmith Street, Goulburn, NSW 2580 |
| Moruya Hospital - Laboratory and Collection Centre | Address: River St, Moruya, NSW 2537 |
| Narooma Community Health - Collection Centre | Address: Cnr Field and Graham St, Narooma NSW 2546 |
| Queanbeyan Hospital - Laboratory and Collection Centre | Address: 107 Collett St, Queanbeyan NSW, 2620 |
| South-East Regional Hospital (Bega) - Laboratory and Collection Centre | Address: 4 Virginia Dr, Bega, NSW 2550 |