About Us
Built on a foundation and heritage borne through medical and scientific leadership Dorevitch Pathology was founded by Dr Abe Dorevitch in August 1970. We’re really proud of our origins, and of all the people that make Dorevitch Pathology what it is today. Dorevitch Pathology is one of Australia’s leading comprehensive clinical laboratory and pathology services. Based in Victoria for more than 50 years, we are dedicated to meeting the needs of the doctors and patients of Victoria.
At Dorevitch Pathology, we’re committed to supporting practitioners by delivering timely, accurate, and high quality diagnostic results. We know that patients all across Victoria rely on us to collect, analyse, and report results – and it’s a responsibility we take very seriously.
Our vast spectrum of pathology testing services and collection centres are maintained by a dedicated team of highly qualified, professional individuals delivering an extensive, reliable and quality service.
Dorevitch Pathology is part of the broader Healius Pathology Pty Ltd network of specialist pathologist practices. As such, Dorevitch Pathology has the governance and support infrastructure that comes with being part of a top 100 ASX publicly listed entity.
Services and Products
Diagnostic Testing Services
Our services are expansive, from the collection and transportation of the specimen, to specimen analysis and specialist reporting and interpretation of the results to the referring doctor.
Commercial Services Testing, Health Screening and Risk Management
We are a leading provider of drugs of abuse testing programs for employees; in addition to wellness testing and screening for life insurance assessments, immigration services, pre-employment and occupational assessments.
Veterinary Pathology
Through our specialist veterinary pathology practice, ASAP Laboratory, we provide clinical testing services combined with specialist diagnostic consultation advice for veterinarians. Our vet pathology practice is recognised for its leading panel of veterinary pathologists and specialists that act as a true partner in care of companion, production and performance animals.
Company History
One of the largest private pathology companies in Australia, started by Dermatopathologist Dr Abe Dorevitch in 1971 in Camberwell, Melbourne, Dorevitch Pathology has grown to have over 2,500 employees and more than 450 collection centres.
Now running 27 laboratories in Victoria including 15 public hospital laboratories.
Started by Dermatopathologist Dr Abe Dorevitch in 1970 in Camberwell, Melbourne, Dorevitch Pathology is one of the largest private pathology companies in Australia.
Our pathologists are the difference. Assisting with the diagnosis and treatment of patients, they are specialists with vast experience and in depth knowledge. Trustworthy, ready to engage and easily accessible.
Research and Innovation
Our pathologists and scientists make countless scientific contributions to improve the application of laboratory diagnostics.
- Next day immunohistochemistry
- Pictorial histology reporting
- State of the art instrumentation
- Full specimen tracking capabilities
Accreditation
Our facilities and services have obtained the highest level of accreditation available in Australia:
- Our demonstrated technical competence is assured through accreditation of our laboratory services by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA).
- An extensive internal Quality Control Program throughout all areas of testing.
- Participation in continuous external Quality Assurance Programs of the Royal College of Pathologists (RCPA).
- We have accreditation and compliance with Quality Managements Standards including Australian Standard AS ISO 15189 – Medical Laboratories – Particular requirements for quality and competence.
- We have accreditation to Australia/New Zealand Standard AS 4308:2008 and AS 4760:2019.
- Our pathologists retain Fellowship of the College and participate in ongoing professional development.