Pathology
There are three departments within the
Pathology Directorate: Blood Sciences, Microbiology and Cellular
Pathology. Each department is lead by a Consultant Team which
provides support and advice on the clinical significance and
interpretation of diagnostic tests. Blood Sciences and Microbiology
operate a 24hour, 7 day service.
The Directorate is fully computerised
with the majority of in-patient and out-patient requests made
electronically. ICE, the GP electronic request ordering system, is
used by most GP Practices. Electronic requesting has enabled
significant improvements in the quality of patient data, which
impacts on other departments within the Trust.
The Directorate aims to provide a
comprehensive, cost-efficient service, responding to the needs of
its users. Click here to view our Quality Policy.