Pathology
About the Service / Department
The Pathology Service provides a range of services and information to Wards, Departments and GP Practices. If you wish to discuss any service developments or require information relating to or derived from the Pathology Service, please see the table of contacts below.
The Pathology provides a comprehensive diagnostic testing and Consultant advisory service for the scientific disciplines of Histopathology, Chemical Pathology, Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Immunology, Microbiology and Cytology. Clinical Haematology and Anticoagulation services are also provided. The department also acts as a point of contact for Specialist Laboratory services, e.g. genetics.
Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital provides phlebotomy services for GP and Hospital patients, anticoagulant clinics, and a limited Laboratory service in support of on-site clinical services.
The Clinical Director, Dr Justin Harrison, is supported by the Pathology Services Manager (Pamela McColgan), and the Consultant Heads of Disciplines.
Blood test clinic opening times
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Service / Department Contacts
If you wish to discuss any service developments or require information relating to or derived from the Pathology Service then please contact the relevant department.
| General Enquiries | Internal | External / Direct Dial |
|---|---|---|
| Hemel Hempstead / St Albans City / Watford | 2671 | Tel: 01442 287671 |
| Results | ||
| Hemel Hempstead / St Albans / Watford | 2829 | Tel: 01442 287829 |
Contacting the Trust
Please contact the relevant Trust switchboard if you require further information or assistance:
Watford General Hospital switchboard: 01923 244366
Hemel Hempstead Hospital switchboard: 01442 213141
St Albans City Hospital switchboard: 01727 866122
