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Information about our Service Disciplines |
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Written by Pathology Manager
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In this section, you can find out more about our departments:
| Microbiology |
Microbiology is the study of micro-organisms including bacteria, fungi and viruses. |
| Cytology |
Cytology is the study of individual cells (excluding blood cells). |
| Histopathology |
Histopathology is the study of diseases of tissues and organs. |
| Haematology and Blood Transfusion |
Haematology is the study of the blood. |
| Biochemistry |
Clinical Biochemistry is the study of the chemical composition of blood and other body fluids. |
| Blood Tests, Medical Lab and Phlebotomy |
Medical Laboratory Assistants / Central Specimen Reception / Phlebotomy |
| MRSA Screening |
In line with Department of Health guidelines on MRSA screening, Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust are compliant with the requirement, which from December 31st 2010 also includes screening all adult patients (other than maternity) admitted to the Trust as an emergency. |
| Infection Control |
The Trust Board is committedd to the Health Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice for health and adult social care on the prevention and control of infections, and related guidance. This outlines the accountability of the Board in reducing healthcare associated infections and the importance of hospital cleanliness. |
| Anticoagulation Clinic |
An Anticoagulant stops your blood from clotting within the blood vessels. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 24 May 2011 11:34 )
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