Outline of service The Department of Chemical Pathology provides a comprehensive clinical advisory and analytical service including:
routine biochemistry such as electrolytes and investigation of renal, hepatic, bone and lipid disorders
specialised biochemistry including therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicology, endocrinology and paediatric biochemistry
emergency investigations, rapidly available by prior arrangement on a 24-hour basis
andrology (semen analysis) a limited andrology service, including a post vasectomy service.
We participate in national and international external Quality Assurance Schemes encompassing the analytical work of the department.
A Consultant Biochemist is available for advice during normal working hours and on a 24 hour basis through the hospital switchboard. General practitioners and clinicians are encouraged to contact the laboratory for advice on appropriate tests, abnormal results, or further investigations whenever required.
