What is a Liver Function Test?
A Liver Function Test (LFT) is actually a group of blood tests that give insight into how well your liver is functioning. A liver function t
What diseases does a Liver Function Test look for?
A Liver Function Test (LFT) can be ordered by your health professional for a number of reasons. The LFT is actually a group of tests that lo
Why might you need a liver function test and what the results mean
The results of a liver function test (LFT) may help piece together a puzzle to provide insight on what may be going on with your liver healt
What is the cervical cancer / HPV vaccine?
Although sometimes called the ‘cervical cancer vaccine’ the vaccine actually protects against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) because thi
What you need to know about Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
If you’ve heard of Human Papillomavirus (HPV), it will likely have been because HPV can cause cervical cancer, or because of one of the ot
Everything you need to know about cervical cancer and how to prevent it
Cervical cancer in Australia
In 2021 it is estimated that 913 cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed in Australia. The rates of cervical c
What happens during a blood test?
In your local GP clinic or health service, most pathology samples will be taken by a trained pathology collector, also called a phlebotomist
What is a virus: How viruses spread, how they differ from bacteria, and common viral infections
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the word ‘virus’ has become a household term, being used in casual conversation on a day-t
How preimplantation genetic diagnosis helps prevent life-threatening conditions in babies
On 24th October 2021, Australia’s Health Minister, Greg Hunt, announced new funding for pre-implantation genetic testing. This funding cam
History should give us hope for our COVID future. Here’s why
This article was orginally published in The Canberra Times on 10th November 2021
By Dr Robert Norton, clinical microbiologist and fellow
