Mater hospitals close pathology labs amid formaldehyde probe, 400 staff affected

Mater Health permanently closes in-house pathology labs at Brisbane and Springfield hospitals, affecting 400 staff, amid an investigation into potential formaldehyde exposure and ongoing financial losses. The closure includes the lab handling fetal and newborn tissue testing for unexpected deaths, raising concerns about service continuity. The investigation's findings and the impact on pathology services remain uncertain.

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