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Bone Marrow examination is a key investigation in Haematology. It may contribute to diagnostic processes in the follow-up of abnormal peripheral blood findings and is essential in the diagnosis and management of haematological malignancies. Indications for bone marrow examination, include investigation of abnormal blood indices and morphology, along with diagnosis, staging and monitoring of Haematological malignancies.
Experience of Care Week takes place between 27 April – 1 May 2026, and this year’s theme - Building the Foundations of Experience - highlights how every interaction, in every role, shapes the experience of care for patients, families and colleagues.
This is the fourth Gender Pay Gap Report from Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which, as at 31 March 2020 had 7939 staff, 80.5% of whom were female.
No add on requests accepted for these tests. Fresh samples are required.
The 11th GSQIA Graduation and Awards Ceremony took place on Friday, 15th of March 2019 from 9:30am – 12.30pm in the Lecture Hall at Redwood Education Centre, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
If you have concerns or questions about feeding your baby, you can talk these through with your midwife or health visitor.
A felon is a bacterial infection of the pulp or fleshy part of the fingertip.
We aim to provide a patient-centred service to those with acute and chronic neurological illness, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
The low FODMAP diet is an international recognised dietary approach for managing the symptoms of IBS. It has been shown to help around 70% of patients who try it with the help of a FODMAP trained dietitian.
Our Maternity and Neonatal safety champions play an essential role in ensuring that mothers and babies continue to receive the safest care possible.
This test is used to detect current or recent Rubella infection
Blood Transfusion
About our Adult diabetes and endocrinology team, your appointment and how to contact us
No specific preparation required
PTH can be assayed during a parathyroidectomy on an urgent basis (i.e. intra-operative PTH levels) however this must be booked with the laboratory at least a week in advance. Please contact the duty biochemist for further details if access to this service is required.
Renal calculi and stones from other sources (e.g. gallstones, salivary stones) can be analysed by quantitative Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) spectroscopy.
If other investigations required please check CSF Sample Requirements for further details.
We have discontinued our myoglobin testing service.
Chemical Pathology
by Andy Champion
