Specialist
Tissue Pathology
Histolab Pty Ltd is an independent, pathologist-owned and managed pathology laboratory and practice, specialising in tissue pathology (histopathology).
Histolab Pty Ltd
Kew East, Victoria
The laboratory was established in 2009 and commenced testing in February 2010. The laboratory is fully accredited for the provision of histopathology services by NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities), in conjunction with the RCPA (Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia). The laboratory is also enrolled in the relevant modules of Quality Assurance Programme (QAP) of the RCPA.
The Pathologists and staff are committed to providing the highest quality pathology service possible to our referring doctors and patients.
Our Anatomical Pathology Services
Dermatopathology
Skin Tumour Pathology
Inflammatory Dermatoses
Alopecia
Special histochemical staining
Immunohistochemistry
Direct Immunofluorescence
Immunoperoxidase
Frozen section examination
Intra-operative diagnosis
Our Pathologists
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Dr Andrew Ryan
Pathologist, Managing Director
MBBS, FRCPA, Associate Member ACD, GAICD
Dermatopathology
Opened Histolab in 2009 after twelve years at Melbourne Pathology, including four as Medical Director. Past President of the Australasian Dermatopathology Society.
Dr Vanessa Fahey
Pathologist
MBBS (Hons), BMedSci (Hons), FRCPA
Dermatopathology
Full-time dermatopathologist who previously led a dermatopathology service for skin cancer clinics and GPs. Holds a Professional Certificate of Dermoscopy for Pathologists.
Dr Karen McGlaughlin
Pathologist
MBBS, BMedSc (Hons), FRCPA
Dermatopathology
Full-time histopathologist reporting skin, breast and gastrointestinal cases, with a special interest in dermatopathology. Has taught anatomical pathology and dermatology trainees.
Dr Peter Crowley
Pathologist
MBBS, FRCPA
Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary pathology
Full-time anatomical pathologist and former Director of Anatomical Pathology at the Austin Hospital, with a subspecialty in gastrointestinal and liver pathology.
Dr Daniel McKay
Pathologist
MBBS(Hons), FRANZCO, FRCPA
Ophthalmic pathology
Part-time histopathologist and practising ophthalmologist. Chief Examiner in Ophthalmic Pathology for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists.
Dr Edward Kwan
Pathologist
MBBS, FRCPA
Gastrointestinal and dermatopathology
Joined Histolab in 2025 from Monash Health, where he was clinical lead for upper gastrointestinal surgical pathology. Adjunct lecturer at Monash University.