PATHOLOGY AND OTHER SERVICES
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in clinic Pathology
The Lismore Clinic provides access to pathology
services via S&N open 9-5 Monday-Friday.
You can drop in for blood tests as long as you have a pathology form or text referral from your GP.
An appointment time at S&N is not required if you already have your GP referral.
Spirometry
This involves a lung function
test where the patient blows into a machine to help doctors ascertain how well your lungs are working. Your doctor may use an inhaler to assess any improvement in function when the inhaler is used.
ECG
Your doctor may use an ECG machine to aid with diagnosis of palpitations or investigate
cardiac function. It can also be
required to assess heart health prior to starting various medications. However, if you have chest pain please attend ED immediately.
Audiometry
This is to assess hearing function which your doctor usually uses for pre-employment medical examinations.
in clinic Pathology
Pathology provides valuable prognostic information, helping healthcare professionals predict the likely course of a disease.
This information is crucial for discussing outcomes with patients and their families.
pathology plays a central role in promoting accurate diagnoses, effective treatments, and advancements in medical knowledge.