Pathology

Tests and investigations

Below is our database of tests and investigations carried out within Pathology. Please note: results and gender-related reference ranges should be interpreted according to the clinical scenario.

Pathology: Information for Patients

Our lab staff perform tests on tissues and fluids to help with diagnosis and treatment. Our pathology staff also provide blood tests at our hospitals and in the community.

About our pathology service

About our Pathology service, work experience opportunities we offer and details of how to tour our laboratories.

Blood Transfusion

The department is open 24 hours a day all year round and below is a summary of the type of work covered by the department.

Chemical Pathology (Biochemistry)

Department of Chemical Pathology and Metabolic Medicine also known as Clinical Biochemistry

Haematology

The Haematology and Blood Transfusion department provides a comprehensive high quality screening and advisory service to Cheltenham General Hospital, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and to GP surgeries in Gloucestershire and parts of Worcestershire.

Histopathology

The histology department is based on the Cheltenham General Hospital site.

Immunology

Our Immunology laboratory provides a comprehensive clinical diagnostic service to our hospitals, as well as the local community. It is located in the Pathology area of the hospital.

Microbiology

The department offers a comprehensive service for bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, serology and virology

Mortuary Services

We have the care and dignity of your loved one at the very heart of our practice. We work closely with the bereavement and chaplaincy teams to support you and your family during what can be a very difficult time.

Pathology contacts and advice service

Who to contact and how to get advice from the departments in our pathology service.

Pathology Stores

Pathology Stores at both sites hold a wide range of disposable goods and chemicals used by each of the departments within the building. It also supplies the appropriate specimen containers, bags, forms and equipment needed for sample testing.

Sample materials

Downloads and links

Forms such as NOID, NOIDS and stores ward order forms.

Information for Service Users

This information is aimed at healthcare professionals who are using our pathology services.

Molecular Pathology

The Molecular Pathology department, based within the Cellular Pathology Department at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT), provides access to a comprehensive selection of specialist molecular pathology and genomic testing on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) specimens.