The Immunophenotyping laboratory forms part of the Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Services (HMDS) and is located at the Western General Hospital along with the Molecular Haemato-Oncology Laboratory. The Immunophenotyping laboratory provides a comprehensive flow cytometry service to the populations of Lothian, Borders, Fife and Inverness.
The laboratory is open between 09:00 and 17:00 hrs, Monday to Friday. There is no out-of-hours service available and the laboratory is closed on public holidays. Samples should not be sent after midday on Friday. If this is unavoidable, please telephone the laboratory and discuss with a member of the team.
Urgent Samples
Transport of urgent samples may require special transport arrangements to be made by the sender. The laboratory should be advised of the dispatch of an urgent sample.
Address:
HMDS/Immunophenotyping
Haematology /Biochemistry Combined Reception
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Western General Hospital
Crewe Road
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Tel: 0131 537 1914
E-mail: loth.hmdslothian@nhs.scot
Requests should be made using the Immunophenotyping request form.