Overview
The RDH Pathology Department offers tertiary level care to patients throughout the Northern Territory. We accept referrals from Katherine, East Arnhem, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs.
We are the NATA/RCPA accredited Category GY laboratory within the Northern Territory Government Pathology Service (NTGPS) that consists of laboratories located at hospitals in Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine, Gove, and Tennant Creek.
Our service includes microbiology (bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, molecular microbiology, parasitology, and serology), anatomical pathology, haematology, chemical Pathology and blood transfusion. A PC3 laboratory has recently been officially opened. Tests that cannot be performed on-site are referred to experts interstate. The tropical location combined with our patient population ensures medical staff will be exposed to a wide range of interesting and varied Pathology presentations.
Facility
The RDH Pathology Department occupies Building 13. It is a separate building linked to the main hospital by a Lamson pneumatic delivery system. Blood gas analysers managed by the Pathology Department are also found in ICU, ED and SCN.
Outpatient collection centre is located on the ground floor of the main hospital block.
Staffing
Consultants
There are currently consultant positions covering each discipline: Director of Pathology, Director Anatomical Pathology, Director Microbiology, Director Forensic Services.
Registrars
We have anatomical Pathology trainees and microbiology trainee. The Colleges currently recognise up to two years of service as part of their training program.
Medical Laboratory Scientists
We have a Supervising Scientist for each discipline as well as a manager for our client services area. Each area has a manager for our client services area. Each discipline has a range of scientific and technical staff.
Main Contact
The director or a deputised alternative is available at all times through hospital switchboard.
