Histopath Diagnostic Specialists

13/04/2026

Does a Negative Parasite Test Mean You’re in the Clear? Not Always.​
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It’s a common assumption that one negative stool sample equals an all clear.​
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In reality, parasites shed intermittently — meaning they may not appear in a single sample, even when present. This becomes even more important if you’ve recently travelled overseas and symptoms persist.​
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These days, many laboratories rely solely on PCR testing. At Histopath Diagnostic Specialists, we routinely use dual-modality testing, combining expert microscopy with molecular PCR to maximise detection sensitivity.​
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Collecting multiple samples (typically three over several days) also significantly improves detection and diagnostic accuracy.​
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Think of it like fishing — one empty net doesn’t mean there are no fish.​
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If you’ve travelled overseas and still don’t have answers, the right testing approach matters.​
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Better testing supports better outcomes for patients.​
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Read more about our Parasitology testing here:​
https://www.histopath.com.au/for-doctors ​
or call us at (02) 9878 8111.​
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24/03/2026

🔬 Meet Dr. Melissa Holmes!

It is a pleasure to highlight the work of Dr. Holmes, a pathologist who bridges the gap between traditional clinical expertise and the future of digital pathology at Histopath Diagnostic Specialists.

Since her graduation from The University of Melbourne in 2005, Dr. Holmes has taken a unique path. Her early background in surgical training gives her a practical, hands-on perspective that is incredibly valuable in her pathology work today.

Having trained at leading sites like The Royal Women’s Hospital, Alfred Hospital, and Melbourne Pathology, she has developed a deep specialty in several key areas:

Gynaecological, Gastrointestinal, Dermatological, Urological, General Surgical Pathology

Dr. Holmes is teaching and supervising the new upcoming generation with her association to Western Sydney University conjoint lecturer position and as an official registrar supervisor for RCPA. In addition, she is contributing to vital endometriosis research at UNSW.

Last but not least, she has been helping lead the digital transformation of pathology in Australia, a shift that is making diagnostics more efficient and accessible to pathologists, clinicians and patients.

We are very lucky to have her expertise at Histopath since 2017 and her forward-thinking approach in our medical community.

www.histopath.com.au

Histopath, a pathologists's owned pathology laboratory, offers rapid turn-around time, Multidisciplinary Team Meetings, expert pathologists to meet the high standars of care for our doctors and thus their patients. We’re also pioneering advances in digital reporting, automation and artificial inte...

11/03/2026

👩‍⚕️ Meet Histopath at SIES 2026 March 19-20 at ICC Sydney! 👨‍⚕️

As proud Silver Sponsors, we’re just one week away from joining the brightest minds in endoscopy to discuss the future of clinical practice.

Come say hi at Booth 18! Meet one of our directors Dr Chris Douglas; pathologist Melissa Holmes; Jolsana Gopalan; Amro Atia and Janice Stavropoulos who are all eager to learn about your needs and look forward to sharing Histopath Diagnostic Specialists’s services with you.

📅 Event Details
When: 19–20 March 2026
Where: International Convention Centre ( ), Sydney
Our Presence: See you at Booth 18 to meet our team and discuss how we can support your clinical workflow.

Until then, learn more about us here:
www.histopath.com.au

10/03/2026

The recent at the was a fantastic showcase of innovation in our field.

We were particularly proud to see Annelise Corey presenting her poster, featuring research conducted during her time with the team at Histopath Diagnostic Specialists.

Annelise’s work focuses on "Exploring the Use of AI to Assist in the Evaluation of Prostate Core Biopsies", providing valuable insights into diagnostic precision and patient management.

Congratulations again, Annelise, on a successful presentation and for representing the Histopath team so well! We wish Annelise continued success in her career and look forward to seeing how this research continues to influence best practices in GI Pathology.

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Did you catch the presentation at the ICC? We’d love to hear your thoughts on these findings or discuss how our latest digital pathology innovations are supporting similar clinical breakthroughs.

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05/03/2026

Meet the Co-director behind Histopath: Dr. Stephen Mann. 🩺

With a career spanning over three decades—including 25 years as co-owner of Histopath Diagnostic Specialists—Dr. Mann brings a level of expertise that only comes with time and dedication.

💫 Academic Excellence: Honours from the University of Sydney; Fellow of the RCPA.
💫 Specialisations: A leading voice in Dermatopathology and GI Pathology.
💫 Mentor: Still actively teaching and publishing to push the industry forward.

In an evolving medical landscape, Dr. Mann’s leadership ensures that Histopath stays grounded in clinical excellence and academic integrity.

Meet Our Pathologists:
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25/02/2026

Dr. Roper reviews 200 slides a day. 🔬 Each one is a patient’s story.

At Histopath Diagnostic Specialists, we never forget that behind every slide is a person, a family, and a story. We take that responsibility seriously.

By combining Dr. Roper’s expertise with our Lean workflows and AI-powered tools, we ensure that every diagnosis is as fast as it is precise.

24/02/2026

We are proud to introduce Dr. Edward Roper, a key member of the pathology team at Histopath Diagnostic Specialists.

Dr Roper's journey to Histopath is marked by a unique blend of academic rigour and leadership. He graduated from the University of New South Wales with Honours in 2013, where he completed concurrently a Bachelor of Arts and received the Alumni Association Scholarship for citizenship, leadership, and a diversity of interests. He trained in Anatomical Pathology at Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and private laboratories; during which time he published two original research articles in the journal Pathology and taught as an Honorary Associate in the Sydney Medical School with The University of Sydney.

Currently, he is a Conjoint Lecturer in the School of Medicine with Western Sydney University.​

Dr Roper joined Histopath Diagnostic Specialists in 2021. He is interested in all areas of Anatomical Pathology, with a particular focus on digital pathology, gastrointestinal pathology, genitourinary pathology, and dermatopathology.​

Meet Our Pathologists: https://www.histopath.com.au/about-us

17/02/2026

Is your BCC terminology up to date?

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📰 Read full article written by our pathologists:
https://www.histopath.com.au/referrers-newsletter
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Australia leads the world in BCC incidence. As clinical practice evolves, so must our terminology. The latest WHO Classification (5th Ed) emphasizes standardized reporting to improve patient outcomes.

Key Updates:

📄 Use Superficial and Nodular BCC (replacing "multifocal superficial" and "papulonodular").

📄 Infiltrating, Micronodular, Sclerosing/Morphoeic, and Basosquamous subtypes remain high-risk, requiring aggressive management.

📄 Distinguishing between incidental and clinical Perineural Invasion is now critical for determining adjuvant radiotherapy needs.

Precise pathology is the first step toward clear margins and lower recurrence.

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📰 Read full article written by our pathologists:
https://www.histopath.com.au/referrers-newsletter
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05/02/2026

05/02/2026

Setting up a new histology lab in is about more than just equipment and training. It's about ongoing partnerships, education, continuous development and equity.

Dr Chris Douglas and Janice Stavropoulos have been visiting hospitals throughout the region to meet our Pacific friends and engage in a vital discovery process.

By listening to local clinicians and talking to their colleagues on the ground, they were able to better understand the challenges faced in the Pacific.

Histopath Diagnostic Specialists is working closely with to build the foundation of a unified network that will use digital innovation to bridge the diagnostic gap and support patients across the Pacific for years to come.

Follow Histopath Diagnostic Specialists for more to come!

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30/01/2026

Did you know that Kiribati is the only nation in the world to straddle all four hemispheres?

While it is a place of immense natural beauty, its geography presents one of the most complex healthcare challenges on the planet.

Kiribati had no local histology service. This meant every single tissue biopsy had to be flown 4500km to overseas labs. Waiting weeks or months for a diagnosis. For a patient with a fast-growing malignancy, those weeks of waiting are weeks of lost treatment time.

At Histopath Diagnostic Specialists, our founder, Dr Chris Douglas, along with Janice Stavropoulos and Cintia Jerji, has been on the ground in Tarawa setting up a modern Histology laboratory, working closely with Dr Tiaeke Tewareka, the local pathologist in Kiribati.

Histopath is proud to work with the Kiribati Ministry of Health and Wishmed with support from the Australian Government, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

www.histopath.com.au