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Certain biochemical results yield more information when interpreted in conjunction with a limited number of other test results.

The Chemical Pathology department analyses blood and other body fluids to determine the homeostasis of the numerous metabolic processes of the body.

The Blood Sciences department receives in excess of 5000 samples per day. The storage of these samples must therefore be limited to a maximum of 4 days.

Contact details are listed below for each of the referral laboratories listed in the

Information on how to perform venepuncture, types of anticoagulant and sample volume requirements and on drug interferences in plasma and urine catecholamine, and metadrenaline testi

A comprehensive guide to blood sciences tests, test requirements, reference ranges, turn-around-times and where tests take place.

Specific test information including sample requirements, reference ranges, special requirements, expected turnaround times and testing laboratory are available in our test repertoire table.&nb

For critical results being sent internally within the Hospital, we provide a telephone service, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

For in-house tests, the Blood Sciences Department aims to provide results in a timely manner. 

A comprehensive routine and emergency out-of-hours diagnostic service is provided.

Information on what we consider urgent requests and how to correctly make an urgent request.

All requests for work must be made electronically using the Clinisys ICE Ordercomms system.

Complaints

If you have any concerns about the services provided by

Pathology is committed to ensuring the confidentiality of all patient sensitive information.

It is essential all users of Pathology services read and understand the 

Please see the ICE user guides below for on-line electronic Pathology requesting for GP service users.

It is essential all users of Pathology services read and understand the 

The Laboratories within the Pathology Service provided at Barnsley Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No.

Below is a list of key contacts within the Pathology directorate.

The Pathology Directorate is located on the first floor of Barnsley Hospital, within the orange zone.