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

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-11-03T08:11:08+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/nov/03/major-queensland-hospital-to-close-pathology-labs-amid-potential-formaldehyde-exposure-investigation
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/major-queensland-hospital-to-close-pathology-labs-amid-potential-forma-8671be/

About 400 staff affected by closure at both Mater’s Brisbane and Springfield hospitals, with financial sustainability of pathology business a factor Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast In-house pathology services at one of Queensland’s biggest hospitals will permanently close amid an investigation into potential formaldehyde exposure and continual financial strain. The clo

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