Chemical Pathology | NSW Health Pathology
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Chemical Pathology | NSW Health Pathology
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We provide expert chemical analysis for precise disease diagnosis and management
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Transfusion
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Illicit Drugs Analysis
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About our Chemical Pathology service
Our chemical pathologists employ advanced clinical and laboratory skills to perform detailed biochemical tests on body fluids, including blood, urine, tissues and cerebrospinal fluid.
By studying changes in enzymes, proteins, electrolytes and other substances, they provide crucial insights for diagnosing illnesses and guiding patient care.
Service overview
Chemical pathology testing underpins the care and management of many common conditions:
high blood glucose levels, which may indicate diabetes
elevated troponin enzyme levels, suggesting a recent or ongoing heart attack
measuring proteins in cancer tumours to help determine the effectiveness of treatments.
Our chemical pathology teams help diagnose:
infertility
Cystic Fibrosis in newborns
kidney failure
high cholesterol
viral and bacterial infection
thyroid issues and more.
They also perform therapeutic drug monitoring and screen for illegal drug use.
Email:
[email protected]
Find out more
For more information on pathology tests, visit Pathology Tests Explained, which offers education and unbiased information on Australian pathology tests.
Visit Pathology Tests Explained
To learn more about pathology, visit the Know Pathology, Know Healthcare website:
Visit Know Pathology, Know Healthcare
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Dr Joshua Ryan
Clinical Director, NSW Health Pathology's Nepean Chemical Pathology Department, Clinical Stream Lead, Chemical Pathology and Supervising Scientist
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NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.
Aboriginal Workforce Development
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NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.
Aboriginal Workforce Development
Closing the Gap
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A NSW Government website
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We accept all referrals
Payments
Contact us
A NSW Government website
Quick links
Find a collection centre
Payments
We accept all referrals
Contact us
Home
Services
Pathology
Chemical Pathology
We provide expert chemical analysis for precise disease diagnosis and management
Services
Clinical Pathology
Anatomical Pathology
Chemical Pathology
Haematology
Immunology
Microbiology
Pre and Post-Analytics
Transfusion
Public Health Pathology
Genomics
Rare Diseases
Cancer Genomics
Pathogen Genomics
State-wide Sequencing Service
Point of Care Testing
Forensic Medicine
Non-Coronial Autopsy Service
Forensic & Environmental Toxicology
Forensic Toxicology
Environmental Microbiology & Toxicology
Criminalistics
Forensic Biology & DNA Analysis
Illicit Drugs Analysis
Chemical Criminalistics
Perinatal Postmortem
Information For Families
Information For Clinicians & Referrers
Biobanking
For Healthcare Professionals
Research
On this page
About our Chemical Pathology service
Find out more
Staff Specialist
Related Media
About our Chemical Pathology service
Our chemical pathologists employ advanced clinical and laboratory skills to perform detailed biochemical tests on body fluids, including blood, urine, tissues and cerebrospinal fluid.
By studying changes in enzymes, proteins, electrolytes and other substances, they provide crucial insights for diagnosing illnesses and guiding patient care.
Service overview
Chemical pathology testing underpins the care and management of many common conditions:
high blood glucose levels, which may indicate diabetes
elevated troponin enzyme levels, suggesting a recent or ongoing heart attack
measuring proteins in cancer tumours to help determine the effectiveness of treatments.
Our chemical pathology teams help diagnose:
infertility
Cystic Fibrosis in newborns
kidney failure
high cholesterol
viral and bacterial infection
thyroid issues and more.
They also perform therapeutic drug monitoring and screen for illegal drug use.
Email:
[email protected]
Find out more
For more information on pathology tests, visit Pathology Tests Explained, which offers education and unbiased information on Australian pathology tests.
Visit Pathology Tests Explained
To learn more about pathology, visit the Know Pathology, Know Healthcare website:
Visit Know Pathology, Know Healthcare
Staff Contact
Dr Joshua Ryan
Clinical Director, NSW Health Pathology's Nepean Chemical Pathology Department, Clinical Stream Lead, Chemical Pathology and Supervising Scientist
View Profile
Media Contact
NSW Health Pathology
Media Manager
View Profile
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16th April , 2026
Meet our next generation of pathologists
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025! Several NSW Health..
30th March , 2026
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23rd February , 2026
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26th January , 2026
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4th November , 2025
Meet George Artz, scientist at our Kempsey laboratory
George has had an extraordinary career in science and pathology..
1st November , 2025
Meet Jenny Newton, relief laboratory scientist based at Belmont
Jenny Newton is a laboratory scientist with more than 35..
31st October , 2025
From elite sports to essential science – meet Brooke Williams at our Kempsey laboratory
Brooke worked for more than a decade as a sports..
28th August , 2025
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Dr Margaret Janu is calling time on a pathology career..
15th August , 2025
Meet our superstar scientists for Science Week 2025!
Come behind the laboratory doors and meet some of the..
4th July , 2025
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Technical Officer at NSW Health Pathology’s John Hunter Immunology Laboratory..
Connect with us
NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.
Aboriginal Workforce Development
Closing the Gap
NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.
Aboriginal Workforce Development
Closing the Gap
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