National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia
Scope of Accreditation
NSW Health Pathology
Site
NSW Health Pathology Bankstown Hospital Laboratory
Accreditation No.
2907
Site No.
3282
Date of Accreditation
02 Dec 1991
Contact
Ms Wafa Jeha P: +61 (02) 87385082
Availability
Services available to external clients
Supervision
B (Branch)
Scope of Accreditation
NSW Health Pathology Bankstown Hospital Laboratory
ISO 15189 (2022)
- This facility complies with the relevant National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) requirements.
Human Pathology
Medicare expiry date
26 Jul 2025
Last Activity Date
07 Oct 2021
| Service | Product | Determinant |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical pathology - Analysis of drugs for toxicological (non-legal) purposes and ingested or absorbed toxic chemicals | Serum | Paracetamol (acetaminophen) |
| Chemical pathology - Further investigation of cardiac function | Serum | Troponin |
| Chemical pathology - Investigation and determination of hepatic, cardiac, bone, skeletal muscle and other profiles and metabolic studies | Serum | Alanine aminotransferase; Albumin; Alkaline phosphatase; Ammonia; Amylase; Aspartate aminotransferase; Bicarbonate; Bilirubin - Conjugated; Bilirubin - Total; C-reactive protein (CRP); Calcium - Total; Chloride; Creatine kinase; Creatinine; Glucose; Lipase; Magnesium; Phosphate; Potassium; Protein - Total; Sodium; Urea; γ-Glutamyltransferase |
| Chemical pathology - Iron studies | Serum | Ferritin |
| Chemical pathology - Quantitation of blood gases and other measurements (performed on the same specimen) | Blood | Base excess; Bicarbonate; Calcium - Ionised; Carboxyhaemoglobin; Chloride; Glucose; Haemoglobin (Hb); Lactate; Methaemoglobin (MetHb); Oxygen saturation (sO2); Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2); Partial pressure of oxygen (PO2); Potassium; Sodium; pH |
| Chemical pathology - Tests for thyroid function | Serum | Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH); Thyroxine (T4) - Free |
| Haematology - Full blood examination | Blood | Differential number; Erythrocyte count (red blood cell count, RBCC); Haematocrit (packed cell volume, PCV); Haemoglobin (Hb); Leucocyte count (white blood cell count, WBCC); Platelet count; Red blood cell index or indices; Reticulocytes |
| Haematology - Haemostasis related analysis (including special coagulation testing and platelet function tests) | Plasma | Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT); D-dimer; Fibrinogen; International normalised ratio (INR); Mixing studies - APTT; Prothrombin time (PT); Prothrombin time (PT) mixing studies; Thrombin time (TT) |
| Immunohaematology - Blood group antibody detection | Blood; Plasma | Duffy system; Kell system; M and N factors; Other blood group systems; Rh phenotypes |
| Immunohaematology - Blood grouping | Blood; Plasma | ABO; RhD |
| Immunohaematology - Determination of compatibility of blood donor units | Blood; Plasma | Direct antiglobulin test (DAT, direct Coombs test); Electronic crossmatch; Examination for blood group antibodies; Group checks of patient and donor; Identification of detected antibodies; Indirect antiglobulin test (IAT) |
| Immunohaematology - Identification and quantitation of blood group antibodies | Blood | Antibody elution |
| Blood; Plasma | Other blood group antibodies; Red blood cell phenotyping; Rh | |
| Immunohaematology - Issue and release of blood and blood product for transfusion | Blood; Blood products; Cryoprecipitate; Fresh frozen plasma (FFP); Platelets | Issue and release of blood and blood products for transfusion |
| Immunohaematology - Storage and distribution of blood and blood components | Blood; Blood products; Cryoprecipitate; Fresh frozen plasma (FFP); Platelets | Compliance with transport, storage and distribution requirements of blood, products and components |
| Infertility and pregnancy tests including assisted reproductive technology - Diagnosis or follow up of threatened abortion and/or diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy | Serum | Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) - Quantitative total |
| Microbiology - Molecular biology - Detection, characterisation and/or quantitation of microbial nucleic acids (viruses) | Nasal aspirates/washes; Nasal swabs; Nasopharyngeal swabs; Throat swabs | Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2, COVID) |
| Nasal swabs; Nasopharyngeal swabs | Influenza A virus; Influenza B virus; Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) | |
| Nasopharyngeal aspirate; Sputum; Throat swabs | Influenza A virus; Influenza B virus; Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) |
Birthing Unit
ISO 15189 (2022)
Human Pathology
Medicare expiry date
26 Jul 2025
Last Activity Date
07 Oct 2021
| Service | Product | Determinant |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical pathology - Quantitation of blood gases and other measurements (performed on the same specimen) | Blood | Base excess; Bicarbonate; Bilirubin - Total; Calcium - Ionised; Carboxyhaemoglobin; Chloride; Glucose; Haemoglobin (Hb); Lactate; Methaemoglobin (MetHb); Oxygen saturation (sO2); Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2); Partial pressure of oxygen (PO2); Potassium; Sodium; pH |
Diabetic Clinic
ISO 15189 (2022)
Human Pathology
Medicare expiry date
26 Jul 2025
Last Activity Date
07 Oct 2021
| Service | Product | Determinant |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical pathology - Diagnosis and management of diabetes mellitus | Blood | Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) |
Emergency Department
ISO 15189 (2022)
Human Pathology
Medicare expiry date
26 Jul 2025
Last Activity Date
07 Oct 2021
| Service | Product | Determinant |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical pathology - Quantitation of blood gases and other measurements (performed on the same specimen) | Blood | Base excess; Bicarbonate; Calcium - Ionised; Carboxyhaemoglobin; Chloride; Glucose; Haemoglobin (Hb); Lactate; Methaemoglobin (MetHb); Oxygen saturation (sO2); Oxyhaemoglobin; Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2); Partial pressure of oxygen (PO2); Potassium; Sodium; pH |
Intensive Care Unit
ISO 15189 (2022)
Human Pathology
Medicare expiry date
26 Jul 2025
Last Activity Date
07 Oct 2021
| Service | Product | Determinant |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical pathology - Quantitation of blood gases and other measurements (performed on the same specimen) | Blood | Base excess; Bicarbonate; Calcium - Ionised; Carboxyhaemoglobin; Glucose; Haemoglobin (Hb); Lactate; Methaemoglobin (MetHb); Oxygen saturation (sO2); Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2); Partial pressure of oxygen (PO2); Potassium; Sodium; pH |
Special Care Nursery
ISO 15189 (2022)
Human Pathology
Medicare expiry date
26 Jul 2025
Last Activity Date
07 Oct 2021
| Service | Product | Determinant |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical pathology - Quantitation of blood gases and other measurements (performed on the same specimen) | Blood | Base excess; Bicarbonate; Bilirubin - Total; Calcium - Ionised; Carboxyhaemoglobin; Chloride; Glucose; Haemoglobin (Hb); Lactate; Methaemoglobin (MetHb); Oxygen saturation (sO2); Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2); Partial pressure of oxygen (PO2); Potassium; Sodium; pH |
Theatres
ISO 15189 (2022)
Human Pathology
Medicare expiry date
26 Jul 2025
Last Activity Date
07 Oct 2021
| Service | Product | Determinant |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical pathology - Quantitation of blood gases and other measurements (performed on the same specimen) | Blood | Base excess; Bicarbonate; Carboxyhaemoglobin; Chloride; Glucose; Lactate; Methaemoglobin (MetHb); Oxygen saturation (sO2); Oxyhaemoglobin; Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2); Partial pressure of oxygen (PO2); Potassium; Sodium; pH |
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Accreditation No.
2907
Site No.
3282
Print date
22 Dec 2024
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