Accreditation Status

Full approval by Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK) Ltd. CPA Reference number 2335.

Repertoire

The repertoire of the laboratory is always changing. Please phone for up-to-date information. In addition to the Specialist tests listed, a full range of routine Clinical Biochemistry tests is also available. Through our clinical colleagues we can also access a full range of routine and specialised Haematology, Immunology, Microbiology and Pathology tests.

External Quality Assessment

The laboratory participates in external quality assurance schemes wherever available. Performance details are available on request.

Reference Ranges

All reference ranges are derived or validated locally.

Hours of opening

The laboratory is open 24hrs/day, and every day of the year, for receipt of samples by post or courier.

Sample Storage

Samples are stored for a minimum of one week after analysis.

Dangerous Specimens

It is extremely important that potentially dangerous specimens are labelled as such using a ‘Danger of Infection’ sticker.

Data Protection

All data is securely maintained under the principles of the Data Protection Act.

Advice to Local Users

Golden Rules for using the Local Biochemistry Service.

Advice to Other Users

Sending samples to us from outwith Glasgow.