Centres used for Referred Work Centres used for Referred Work (pdf)
GP Info
Paul Tucker2022-05-24T15:17:11+00:00GP Info Courier Information This map shows the different courier routes: Courier Info Map Courier Team Contact Details: The office number is: [...]
Quality Assurance
Paul Tucker2023-03-02T12:35:59+00:00Quality Assurance The directorate aims to give the highest quality of service and various parts of the service are [...]
Data Protection Policy
Paul Tucker2019-07-04T13:44:44+00:00Data Protection Policy The Pathology Department regards the lawful and correct treatment of patients’ personal information as vital to successful operations and [...]
Cytopathology
Paul Tucker2023-05-11T12:41:07+00:00NON-CERVICAL CYTOLOGY General Information Cytological investigation of fluids, brushings and fine needle aspirates is performed. Immunocytochemistry is available to aid tumour [...]
Anatomical Pathology (Mortuary)
Paul Tucker2021-11-03T15:03:47+00:00Anatomical Pathology (Mortuary) Completing death certificates and cremation forms Please see the "Bereavement" section on Staff Net. [...]
Specimen Transport
Looe2019-04-25T21:17:57+00:00Specimen Transport Responsibility of the Sender: The responsibility for safe collection and packing rests entirely with the sender. All samples must be presented [...]
Pathology Stores
Looe2019-04-25T21:16:39+00:00Pathology Stores Laboratory consumables, for example blood vacutainer tubes, specimen containers, specimen bags and labels are available from the Pathology Stores, located [...]
Completing Request Forms
Looe2019-11-20T12:09:05+00:00Completing Request Forms Completing the Department of Cellular and Anatomical Pathology Request Forms for Histopathology, Neuropathology and Non-Cervical Cytology Tests [...]
Out of Hours On-Call Service
Looe2021-11-30T16:50:23+00:00Out of Hours On – call Service. Out of Hours Microbiology Service On-call repertoire Samples will only be processed out of [...]
Molecular Biology
Looe2021-11-24T16:43:59+00:00Molecular Biology Contact: Dr Joanna Farrugia, Principal Clinical Scientist Tel. 01752 430888 (Internal Ext. 30888 ) Our service: The Molecular Biology [...]
Phlebotomy
Looe2021-01-08T14:58:58+00:00Phlebotomy Phlebotomists are part of the Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) group of staff based within the Combined Laboratory. The phlebotomy [...]
Blood bank
Looe2023-07-19T13:55:02+00:00Blood Bank A full description of the Blood Bank service can be found in the Hospital Transfusion Policy. This includes blood [...]
Coagulation
Looe2023-07-20T09:30:28+00:00Coagulation The coagulation section analyses approximately 2,200 samples daily for patients requiring clotting screens or anticoagulation monitoring. Specialised investigations are [...]
Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I)
Looe2019-11-20T12:22:31+00:00Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I): The Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics department is a consultant lead service located at Derriford combined laboratory (DCL) which provides [...]
Immunology
Looe2023-07-19T15:05:50+00:00Immunology Derriford Combined Laboratory offers an immunology diagnostic service to South & West Devon and Cornwall. The repertoire offered includes [...]
Biochemistry
Looe2022-07-22T13:24:09+00:00Biochemistry Lipids Management Link The Clinical Biochemistry test repertoire includes general chemistry and endocrine tests, therapeutic drug monitoring, HbA1c and a [...]
Haematology
Looe2023-07-19T14:49:41+00:00Haematology The Haematology department is involved in the diagnosis and monitoring of conditions as diverse as anaemia, leukaemia, glandular fever and [...]
Clinical & Infection Control Advice and Policies
Looe2023-11-29T15:37:35+00:00Clinical & Infection Control Advice and Policies There is a suite of infection control guidelines available on Staff Hub, Trust Documents/Infection [...]
Microbiology Service
Looe2019-11-20T13:02:19+00:00Out of Hours Microbiology Service On-call repertoire Samples will only be processed out of hours if the on-call Biomedical Scientist (BMS) [...]
Bacteriology
Looe2022-12-05T16:13:49+00:00Bacteriology Samples must ordinarily be collected and handled according to practices documented herein. Where one deviates from these practices, ensure this is [...]
Histopathology
Looe2023-07-19T11:58:46+00:00Histopathology The Cellular and Anatomical Pathology Department within the Combined Laboratories at Derriford Hospital incorporates Histopathology, Cytopathology, Neuropathology, and Anatomical Pathology. [...]
Neuropathology
Looe2023-07-20T15:32:23+00:00Neuropathology Laboratory opening Hours: Mon – Fri 08:00 -17:30. Contact us Medical Dr David Hilton 01752 431360 Ext [...]
Cellular & Anatomical Pathology
Looe2022-05-26T15:35:07+00:00Cellular and Anatomical Pathology The Cellular and Anatomical Pathology Department is located on level 4 Derriford Hospital and includes Histopathology, Cytopathology, Neuropathology, and Anatomical Pathology. [...]
Microbiology
Looe2023-07-20T10:18:26+00:00Microbiology The Department of Microbiology is located on level 5 in Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. Microbiology provides laboratory services and the control [...]
Derriford Combined Laboratory
Looe2023-07-19T15:55:32+00:00Combined Laboratory The Combined Laboratory is located on levels 6 and 7 in Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. We are a large Department [...]
Pathology IT
Looe2023-06-16T14:36:06+00:00Pathology IT The Pathology IT Department is located on Level 5 in the Microbiology Laboratory in Derriford hospital. We are a [...]
Research & Development
Looe2019-11-26T11:31:37+00:00Consent for Research It is important that the box on the request form indicating the patient's wishes regarding use of surplus [...]