In addition to standard biochemical profiles, the department provides comprehensive endocrine profiles, tumour markers, therapeutic drug monitoring.
Cardiac markers including Pro BNP, haematinics, diagnostic and monitoring markers of diabetes, investigations and monitoring of gammopathy/paraproteins and screening for drugs of abuse are also provided. The department also offers a National Porphyria service and SHBG assays for local NHS Trusts.
For more information view the Clinical Biochemistry section of the Bedford User Guide.
Key contacts
Dr W S Wassif
Consultant Chemical Pathologist
ws.wassif@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
01234 792167
ext 4661
Dr Louise Ward
Principal Clinical Scientist
louise.ward@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
Tel. 01234 355122 ext 4657
Michael Seaman
Specialty Manager
michael.seaman@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
01234 792165
ext 4665
Laboratory enquiries
01234 792166
ext: 4654
Out of hours
01234 355122 bleep
432
Secretary
01234
355122 ext 4625
Result enquiries
01234 792150
ext: 4811
Operating hours:
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Enquiries |
Specimens |
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Monday-Friday |
8.00am-8.00pm |
8.00am-5.30pm |
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Saturday |
9.00am-12.30pm |
9.00am-12.30pm |
