What are pathology tests? How do they work?

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Pathology tests are medical diagnostic tests that analyse samples from your body to detect, diagnose, monitor, or screen for various health conditions and diseases.

Blood pathology testing involves drawing blood from a vein, typically from your arm. Multiple vials may be drawn depending on the number of tests required.

How long will it take?

A pathology test generally takes around 30 minutes to complete.

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