The service is provided from two laboratory sites: the Freeman Hospital and the Royal Victoria Infirmary. Most specimens from GPs are investigated at the Freeman Hospital, but some low volume tests are transferred to the RVI.
Our two-site approach means that if one analyser were to fail, specimens can be transported across the city and investigated overnight.
The department is led by consultants and provided by scientific, technical, clerical and medical staff who undertake:
- research
- undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
- clinical trials
- case conferences
- diagnostic services to primary and secondary care users.
We are also a regional centre for a broad range of specialised tests, underpinned by a clinical advisory and interpretation service.
Regional antenatal Downs screening and newborn screening services are also provided by the department, both of which have an excellent reputation locally and across the UK.
Core Blood Sciences
Providing a 24/7, 365 day service at the Freeman Hospital and Royal Victoria Infirmary, using highly automated, sophisticated equipment to offer rapid analysis of high volume tests such as:
- U&E, LFT, Bone, Thyroid Function, Tumour Markers, Cardiac Markers, CRP
- Full Blood Counts
- Blood Cell Morphology
- Glandular Fever Testing
- Routine Coagulation and Anticoagulant Monitoring
- Special Coagulation Testing
Clinically abnormal results
Blood Sciences has a policy of telephoning clinically abnormal results which may impact on patient welfare and management, whenever they present regardless of the time and will endeavour to notify service users as promptly as possible. The results covered by this policy can be found in the documents below: