Major Queensland hospital to close pathology labs amid potential formaldehyde exposure investigation

Major Queensland hospital to close pathology labs amid formaldehyde exposure investigation. About 400 staff affected by closure at both Mater’s Brisbane and Springfield hospitals. Facility handles foetus and newborn tissue testing for unusual deaths. Melbourne-based Mater’s Queensland Health has made an investigation into potential formaldehyde exposure, mandatory ventilation protocols, and a permanent decision to close pathology services.

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