The Pathology services provided are:
Pathology Outpatients - Phlebotomy (blood tests), Outpatient Consulting and Anticoagulant Services.
Cellular Pathology - Histology and non-gynae cytology
Laboratory Medicine - Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion
Microbiology - Bacteriology and Virology
Pathology Outpatients has a walk-in service for blood tests. This is on a first come first served basis and during busy times there may be a substantial wait. Glucose tolerance tests (GTT) must be pre-booked by phoning 01722 429020. Phlebotomy is open Monday to Friday from 8 am until 5 pm.
Walk-in anticoagulant clinics are held in the pathology department Monday to Friday, 9.30 am until 12 noon. These clinics are for patients new to anticoagulation or for patients who need to see the anticoagulant nurse.