Molecular Pathology
The molecular lab at UHCW is a multi-disciplinary department carrying out molecular diagnostics in microbiology (virology), histopathology and blood sciences.
Blood sciences
Molecular Biology techniques are used to detect DNA abnormalities leading to genetic disorders.
An EDTA containing blood specimen is required to extract genomic DNA for analysis.
Histopathology
For any enquiries regarding UHCW’s Molecular Oncology service, please contact the histology secretaries on uhc-tr.Pathology-Secretaries@nhs.net
Virology (including Serology)
Possible viral infection may be investigated by molecular methods such as PCR, or serological investigations such as immunoassay. Techniques often change rapidly; therefore if there is doubt about test specimen requirements please contact the laboratory (Ext. 25461 or 25468). If advice on clinical management or investigation strategy is required contact the duty Virologist (Ext. 25349 or 25471) Alternatively you may email ClinicalVirology@uhcw.nhs.uk