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

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- The Guardian, 2026-11-03 08:11 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/nov/03/major-queensland-hospital-to-close-pathology-labs-amid-potential-formaldehyde-exposure-investigation

> Mater will permanently close in-house pathology services at its Brisbane and Springfield hospitals, affecting about 400 staff. The move follows a safety investigation after one employee’s monitoring result exceeded workplace exposure standards; financial sustainability was also cited as a factor.