Blood sciences
Our Blood Sciences team operates a vast test repertoire across Chemistry, Haematology and Immunology. They operate across all three of our sites, our Hub laboratory, Musgrove Park Hospital, and Yeovil District Hospital. General Information Clinical Advice (Chemistry, Haematology and Immunology) Specimen collection Requirements (Inc TATs) Test Referred to Other Labs Common Tests (Turnaround Times) Immunology […]
Diagnostic Cytology
The Cytology department processes 3,000 diagnostic (non-gynae) cytology and Andrology specimens per year. Our three WTE BMS colleagues carry out: The preparation of all types of diagnostic cytology specimens from the Taunton and Yeovil area, including those samples prepared by consultant pathologist attendance at fine needle aspiration (FNA) rapid onsite evaluation service (ROSE) for head […]
Histopathology
Histopathology is a core diagnostic pathology service that involves the study of tissue structures in disease process and plays a major role in cancer diagnosis and patient management. Our team provides a comprehensive, high-quality, tissue diagnostic service with cutting edge techniques. General information: Core Department hours 0830 to 1700 Monday to Friday The department does NOT operate […]
Infection sciences
The Infection Sciences service for Somerset is provided by the Southwest Pathology Service hub laboratory situated at Lisieux Way, in Taunton. Routine Service The Bacteriology laboratory is open from 8.30 am to 8.00 pm (Virology/Molecular part of the laboratory is only open until 17:00), Monday – Friday. On Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays, the Bacteriology […]
Transfusion
Our Blood Transfusion laboratories are located at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital. Our team provides Blood Testing – testing of patient’s blood for and provision of compatible blood for transfusion during surgery, trauma, or for other medical reasons. Patient’s blood is examined for the presence of antibodies and donor blood is matched so […]
