Pathology
The laboratory provides Consultant led services in a range of ISO 15189 accredited disciplines. INAB Registration No. 206MT - Blood Transfusion, Histology, and Microbiology.
The Pathology Department operates from a state of the art medical laboratory, utilising modern instruments and technology to deliver high quality and cost effective medical laboratory examination results. All pathology services undergo continuous review through quality assurance and internal and external audits.Our customers are individuals requiring easy access to a wide range of laboratory tests that are completed to the highest standards with a rapid turnaround time at an affordable price.
Services Offered
Histopathology
The Histopathology Department provides a varied range of services including Tissue Pathology (including frozen sections for rapid diagnosis), Non-Gynaecological Cytology and Immunohistochemistry.
Microbiology
The Microbiology Laboratory examines a diverse range of specimens for bacterial, fungal, and viral properties and determines the sensitivity of bacteria to antibiotics. The department provides a clinical service which ensures that patients are treated in a timely and effective manner. The department works closely with the Hospital Infection Prevention and Control Department.
Blood Transfusion
The Hospital Blood Bank provides routine and emergency compatibility testing for both surgical and medical patients. The Blood Transfusion laboratory also provides a stock of manufactured blood products including solvent detergent plasma and albumin.
Haematology
A diagnostic haematology service is provided which includes Full Blood Counts, blood film examination, Reticulocyte counts, ESR & Infectious Mononucleosis testing. Routine Coagulation Screening includes PT/INR and APTT. D-dimers are also available.
Biochemistry
The automated chemistry section provides analysis of samples for renal, liver, cardiac, lipid, iron studies and specific protein assays. The Immunoassay section performs endocrine, tumour marker, troponin and therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) assays.
For a full list of services/prices provided by the Pathology Department please refer to the 'Primary Sample Collection Manual' and 'Pathology Prices' document in the Resources section below.
About the Team
Interpretative Consultant Pathology Services are available in the following specialities, Histopathology, Cytopathology, Clinical Microbiology and Blood Transfusion incorporating Haemovigilance and Traceability activities.
The Pathology department team consists of:
- Laboratory Services Manager
- Consultant Histopathologist/Clinical Director
- Consultant Microbiologist
- Consultant Haematologist
- Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager
- Chief Medical Scientists/Departmental Senior Scientists
- Medical Scientists
- Haemovigilance Officer
- Support Services including Phlebotomy, Laboratory Aides and Secretarial Staff
Contact Information
We can be contacted through the main reception at the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee (066) 7149800.
Opening Hours
Our laboratory provides a 24/7 service for in-patients and results are available to requesting clinicians in a timely manner.
An Out-patient Phlebotomy service is available to all patients with a completed request form.
Patients can be directed to our services through their:
- General Practitioners
- Consultant specialists
- Medical centres
- Other health care facilities.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday between the following times:
9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.; and
2.00 - 4.30 p.m.
Location
The walk-in Phlebotomy service is located within the main hospital building
Costs
We offer a wide variety of pathology tests at very competitive prices to out-patients. Health insurance is not required to avail of our laboratory services.
Pathology Pricing:contentFiles/Pathology_Prices_17_01_2024.pdf
Primary Sample Collection Manual (Patient/User Information): contentFiles/Primary_Sample_Collection_Manual_17012024.pdf
