Learn about pathology
Learn about pathology tests, costs, who can provide pathology services and the laws and regulations that apply.
What we're doing about pathology
We develop policy and hold regulatory responsibilities for pathology in Australia. Learn about our work in this area.
Quality Use of Pathology Program
This program funds projects that improve the management, delivery or use of Medicare pathology services.
Pathology accreditation
Learn about accreditation processes for pathology laboratories in Australia.
News
Processing of self-collection samples
Important information for healthcare providers and pathology laboratories regarding changes to the Cervical Screening Test from 1 July 2022.
Resources
Resources
Budget 2024–25: Reforming pathology application charging arrangements
This Budget 2024–25 fact sheet outlines the reforms to the pathology fees application charging arrangements.
Claiming Medicare Benefits – Date of Service for Pathology Providers
Information regarding submitting claims for Medicare benefits.
Quality Use of Pathology Program (QUPP) project grants 2021–23
This document provides feedback to applicants for the Quality Use of Pathology Program Projects grant round (2021–23) GO5049 that was open on GrantConnect from 3 September 2021 to 19 October 2021.
National Cervical Screening Program – Pathology test guide for cervical and vaginal testing
This table shows the guidelines for pathology testing of cervical and vaginal samples.