Histology Laboratory at Princess Royal University Hospital

Laboratory Overview

We undertake a full range of routine diagnostic tests; including gross specimens, endoscopic, open biopsies (including skin), needle biopsies and curettings together with immunocytochemistry, frozen sections and OSNA (One Step Nucleic acid amplification lymph node analysis) services. The service provides essential information to clinicians in the process of diagnosing cancer and other diseases.

Pathology User Handbook

Information for users is detailed in the User Hand book below. This includes general Pathology content, Histology specific content within the Cellular Pathology section, Clinical advice information and our pathology test repertoire.  The repertoire of tests performed on site are currently not UKAS accredited.