The Clinical Immunology laboratory has the responsibility for the investigation of patients suspected of suffering from disease consequent on abnormal functioning of the immune system, in particular, autoimmunity, immune deficiency and allergy.
Dr Charu Chopra Consultant Immunologist can be contacted for advice on 0131 242 7521 or charu.chopra@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
The lab is UKAS Accredited to ISO15189 (8699).
The lab can be contacted by phone on 0131 242 7529 or 7525 or by email at ImmunologyLabs@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Address: Clinical Immunology Laboratory
Blood Sciences Department
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
51 Little France Crescent
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Laboratory Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
There is no weekend or out-of-hours service.
We only accept serum samples for all in house testing.
Any tests out with our Service Level Agreements must be charged for, so please provide a cost code for testing and transport if required.