The Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratories at Darlington Memorial Hospital and the University Hospital of North Durham operate a 24/7 service covering both acute CDDFT sites and GP surgeries across Darlington, North Durham and Durham Dales.
CDDFT Haematology Laboratories
The CDDFT Haematology laboratories are located at DMH and UHND. Each laboratory holds UKAS accreditation for ISO 15189:2012 (UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 8770). The laboratories provide a range of primary Haematological investigations via automated and manual methods. Below is a list of all investigations provided by each site (unless stated otherwise):
CDDFT Transfusion Service
The CDDFT Blood Transfusion Laboratories, located at UHND & DMH, provide a blood transfusion service to all of the trusts main hospitals, community hospitals, hospices and GPs. The Transfusion Department is both MHRA compliant and has been inspected by UKAS (accredited to ISO 15189:2012). The transfusion laboratory participates in all relevant external quality assurance schemes.
The Blood Transfusion Department test repertoire includes blood group and antibody screening (with associated antibody identification), compatibility testing (serological and electronic issue), phenotyping, antenatal serology, kleihauer testing and Direct Antiglobulin Test. The Blood Transfusion Laboratories provide the following services:-
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