HbA1c Follow Up Actions for Potentially Spurious Results
26 October 2026
Summary Further to our clinical update of 16 October 2026, Pathlab has confirmed the affected period as 29 September to 9 October 2026, repaired the analyser and strengthened our checks. We are now following up all affected requests. You may already have seen, or will see over the coming days, new comments, flagged as abnormal, on HbA1c results from this period. This update explains what they mean…
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HPV Peel Pack Swab + Genotype Reporting
19 October 2026
Pathlab is introducing two changes to HPV testing, along with two important collection reminders: 1. Extended genotype reporting — since mid-October 2026, specimens reported as “Other Genotype DETECTED” now include the specific genotype or genotype group detected. 2. New collection kit swab — the HPV dry swab now comes in a peel pack in place of the plastic tube holder. The swab itself and the col…
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HbA1c - Potentially Spurious HbA1c Results Issued
16 October 2026
Summary A fault affecting one HbA1c analyser may have caused a small number of spurious HbA1c results. Clinicians should consider repeat testing when results are unexpected or inconsistent with the clinical picture. Background Pathlab has identified an analytical issue affecting one HbA1c analyser. The issue was identified due to a clinician following up on an unexpected HbA1c result. Investigatio…
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Reducing the risk of respiratory illness transmission during sample collection
03 September 2026
We are asking for your support in reducing the risk of respiratory illness transmission in our Pathlab collection rooms, home visit services, and aged care facilities. We have recently seen several patients attend for routine blood tests while symptomatic with Influenza A, COVID-19, or other respiratory infections. In some cases, this was not noted on the laboratory request form, and our staff onl…
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Test Update - PSA Referral Limit Update
26 August 2026
Change to PSA Age-Adjusted Referral Thresholds. From Monday 7th September 2026, Pathlab will adopt the age-adjusted PSA referral thresholds as outlined in the September 2025 Prostate Cancer OCCP. Due to reporting restrictions, the referral thresholds will be reflected as the reference interval reported alongside the PSA level. These limits should not be interpreted as population reference interval…
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