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Histopathology & Cytology

Histopathology & Cytology

The services provided by the Department of Histopathology and Cytology include the routine and specialised examination of tissue samples (including immunocytochemistry and electron microscopy), diagnostic screening of body fluids and aspirates, routine and diagnostic screening of cervical smears, diagnostic male infertility and post-vasectomy screening service, and hospital and coroner's autopsies.

The Department is jointly staffed by National Health Service (NHS) and University of Cambridge consultants, many of whom have interests in specialised areas. The Department of Histopathology and Cytology is fully accredited by both the King's Fund and Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK) Limited, and its quality is assured by regular participation in technical and medical, both internal and external, quality control schemes.

Key contacts:

Gynaecology Cytology:
Tel: 01638 569160

Diagnostic Cytology:
Tel: 01223 217 163 (or ext 3163)

General Enquiries (Histopathology):
Tel: 01223 217 163 (hospital extension 3163)

Departmental Head:
Dr J W Grant
Tel: 01223 216744 (hospital extension 2744)

Histopathology Manager:
Barbara Totty
Tel: 01223 217 165 (hospital extension 3165);
E-mail: barbara.totty@addenbrookes.nhs.uk

Cytology Manager:
Roseanna Bignell:
Tel: 01638 561 530

Also on this website:

East of England Cytology Training Centre

On other websites:

NHS Retained Organs Commission: Tissue Blocks and Slides - an information note

Labtestsonline - a non-profit website about Pathology tests - written for a general audience