Cellular sciences
Cells are often called the 'building blocks of life' and most are only visible under a microscope. Cellular science is the analysis of cells in order to identify abnormalities and interpret what this means for patients.
Cytology
The Cytology Department at Poole Hospital provides a comprehensive gynaecological cytology service for East & North Dorset, South Wiltshire and West Hampshire region. The department receives approximately 40,000 cervical LBC samples per year and if needed directly refers patients onto Poole, Bournemouth or Salisbury colposcopy departments. The laboratory provides a high risk HPV assessment and is validated to use the Hologic Aptima platform.
The Cytology Department participates in the NHS cervical screening programme EQA scheme and all screening staff hold the NHSCSP Certificate of Competence or City and Guilds Diploma in Cervical Cytology.
The Cytology Department also provides a number of non-gynaecological cytology diagnostic services and ancillary tests. The non-gynae service endeavors to assist in clinical sample collection and rapid on-site evaluation.
For enquiries please call 0300 019 2206 or to book an appointment, it's 0300 019 2793.
Andrology
The Andrology service provides basic semen analysis for men in the Poole Hospital area for post vasectomy semen analysis and male fertility investigations. The absence of sperm in a semen sample can confirm that a vasectomy procedure has been successful. Fertility assessment is used to look at sperm motility, morphology and concentration when investigating sub-fertility issues.
Andrology enquiries 0300 019 2793
Histopathology
The Histopathology section of the department at Poole receives approximately 25,000 samples per year and employs a wide range of techniques to enable accurate diagnostic reporting. These include:
- Dye-based staining procedures
- Antibody-based techniques
- In-situ hybridisation techniques
The cellular sciences laboratory is CPA accredited and has been approved by the IBMS as a training laboratory in the pre-registration of biomedical scientists.
To contact this department, please call 0300 019 2211 or 0300 019 2283
Mortuary
The mortuary provides care for patients who have sadly passed away in the care of the hospital. We do not provide post mortem services but work closely with the Bournemouth Borough Mortuary who can provide post mortem services.
Relatives who have missed the opportunity to visit a loved one in hospital may make an appointment to view their relative by contacting the bereavement office or hospital chaplaincy team.
For enquiries, please call 0300 019 2210 or for the bereavement office, it's 0300 019 2442
