The combined laboratories offer a comprehensive range of Haematology tests within the Trust. General haematology services are provided by the Department of Blood Sciences and are available on all sites and with a 7 day by  24 hour acute service available from the LGI and SJUH Blood Sciences laboratories.

Specialist haematology tests are provided by the department of Specialist Laboratory Medicine. The laboratories are approved by CPA.

We have full details of services and clinical support on this website.

Blood Sciences Key Personnel

Services Organisation

Because of its size the department is divided into discrete sections and are grouped around clinical and analytical processes. These service groups function across all sites, working to common core procedures. Where necessary local site services are adapted to suit individual clinical service needs.

Clinical / Laboratory Service Groups

Repertoire

The Department provides a full repertoire of general haematology services and in addition has a number of specialist services which are used by external users. These include specialised haemostasis and thrombophilia,  and Haemoglobin screening provided by the department of Specialist Laboratory Medicine.  A minimal amount of work is referred externally.

Equipment and Requests

The laboratory services are well equipped with a wide range of automated systems. The main haematology analysers across the department are Bayer ADVIA 2120 and in coagulation, Instrumentation Laboratory ACL Top.

Haematology Services