Our blood sciences department provides a comprehensive range of tests, predominantly bloods (serum and plasma) but also urine, faecal and fluid including CSF (cerebrospinal fluid).
The laboratory is managed by highly skilled team members that include clinical (consultant chemical pathologist or clinical scientist), technical (biomedical scientists) and non-technical staff (associate practitioners, medical laboratory assistant and pathology support workers).
We provide a 24-hour, 7-day service. Our blood sciences laboratory is split into 2 different disciplines, biochemistry and haematology. Biochemistry tests are used as biomarkers for acute and chronic diseases for the following:
Haematology tests are to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases of the haematological system:
Not all tests are available at St Mary’s Hospital. Specialised tests are referred to the mainland. To ensure quality assurance, we only refer samples to other UKAS-accredited laboratories. Our consultantsDr Almusawy |
Red Heat-Health alert issued
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have issued red Heat-Health Alerts for London and the South East, alongside amber Extreme Heat Warnings, as temperatures are forecast to rise into the high 30s and could approach 40°C in some areas later this week.
For more information on staying safe in the heat
- Visit our Heatwave health advice page
- Check the Governments Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather
- Visit the NHS's pages Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather
Remember to stay safe and look after yourself. If any symptoms do not improve after cooling down and drinking fluids, or if someone becomes confused, loses consciousness or stops sweating despite feeling hot, contact NHS 111 or call 999 if it is an emergency.
