Clinical Haematology |
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Overview of the Service
Haematology involves the study of the morphology and physiology of blood to identify abnormalities within the different types of blood cells. Such tests are necessary to diagnosis different types of anaemia, leukaemia, haemoglobinopathies and other diseases of the blood. Haematology staff also study disorders of the blood coagulation system and monitor anticoagulant therapy.
Laboratory Haematology Advice for GPs
Opening times
The Haematology laboratory is open at all times. However, prioritisation of requests is undertaken, particularly when fewer staff are available (Restricted Period: 5:15pm – 9:00am and weekends and public holidays). Contact telephone number during routine hours is 01225 824728.
During the Restricted Period, requests for tests outside the listed below will be referred for discussion with the Duty Clinical staff.
- Full blood count
- Group and save
- INR
- APTT
- D Dimers
- Malarial parasites
Requests for blood, blood products and other tests must be discussed with duty BMS staff
(Haematology: bleep 7555 out of hours)
For clinical advice between the hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday except bank holidays, please contact Haematology registrars 01225 824732 or bleeps 7702, 7559, 7413. Outside of these hours haematology clinical staff are available by contacting the hospital switchboard.