Pathology services include:
- microbiology
- cellular pathology
- blood sciences
A pathologist is involved in your care if you have:
- a blood test
- tests for an infection
- a cervical smear
- a tissue biopsy
You may need these before, during or after a hospital stay.
The Hospital’s consultant pathologists are members of the General Medical Council. They are also Fellows of the Royal College of Pathologists.
Microbiology
Microbiology covers the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease.
Common tests include:
- MRSA screening
- urine culture
- wound swabs and samples from infected sites
For Microbiology Services, contact Dr Ivan Muscat.
Call +44 (0) 1534 442596
Cellular pathology
Cellular pathology is the study and examination of organs, tissues and fluids for diagnosis.
To contact our Cellular Pathology Consultants:
- Dr Helen Goulding
- Dr Bruce Lyons
- Dr Miklos Perenyei
Call +44 (0) 1534 442595, (or +44 (0) 1534 746112 for advice on fees and invoices).
Blood Sciences
Blood Sciences involves diagnosing and monitoring illnesses related to blood and blood-forming tissues.
It includes:
- haematology
- immunology
- biochemistry
- phlebotomy
- blood transfusion
- blood cancer
- molecular testing
Timed private blood test appointments are available on request.
You will receive separate invoices for any samples taken. This includes samples taken through the private service, GPs or by public service phlebotomy staff. If you are an insured patient, you are liable for any charges incurred as a private patient. You must pay any remaining amounts not covered by your insurer.
For Blood Sciences contact Dr Waseem Nagi (Consultant Haematologist, Lead Clinician: Blood Sciences)
Call +44 (0) 1534 442757, or for fees and invoices, call +44 (0) 1534 746112.
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