Specialist Pathologists

Director of Immunoserology

   Dr Karl Baumgart BSc (Med), MB, BS, PhD, FRACP, FRCPA

Microbiologists                                       

  Dr Ian Chambers MB, ChB, FRCPA, MASM 

  Dr Miriam Paul MB, BS, MM, FRACP, FRCPA 

  Dr Raed Simhairi MB, ChB, MSc, FRCPA     
    

 

Immunoserology composite

 


Department Manager

  Terri Sivertsen

 

 

Clinical Immunology

  • Autoantibody detection and characterisation
  • Comprehensive in vitro allergy testing service
  • Protein analysis (serum urine, other body fluids)
  • Cellular immune function assays including neutrophil function tests
  • Consultant physician (Immunology/Allergy) available

Infectious Disease Serology

  • Hepatitis
  • HIV
  • Other STD (syphilis, Herpes simplex)
  • Vaccine-preventable infections (diagnosis and immune status)
  • Tuberculosis screening (Quantiferon)

  An immunologist and microbiologist is available for consultation 24 hours a day.