Biochemistry

Our PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA (external site) laboratory at Royal Perth Hospital provides a 24-hour comprehensive clinical biochemistry service.

We perform an extensive range of tests for our hospital and for other hospitals, laboratories and clinics.

Our areas of special expertise include:

• calcium and bone metabolism
• cardiovascular genetics
• dynamic function tests
• biochemical investigation of endocrine disorders
• lipid and lipoprotein metabolism
• stone analysis
• vitamin metabolism.

We provide medical and scientific expertise through specialised laboratories staffed by a skilled team of professionals including clinicians, medical scientists, laboratory technicians, technical assistants, laboratory assistants, Phlebotomists and clerical staff.