Haematology and blood transfusion laboratory service
We offer a 24-7 / 365 day diagnostic laboratory service offered at William Harvey hospital, Kent and Canterbury hospital and Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother hospital, with full blood transfusion and haematology cover during these times. We are supported by an expert team of Biomedical Scientists, Assistant Healthcare Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Apprentice staff.
The Trust's blood transfusion service maintains full MHRA compliance and actively supports the Kent Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance Service.
Accreditation
The Haematology and Blood Transfusion Service at East Kent Hospitals is a United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) assessed service to standard ISO 15189 (UKAS no.9400).
All pathology tests are performed within the governance of the Pathology quality management system, however only those tests listed on the scope are accredited to standard ISO 15189.
The UKAS schedule of accreditation can be located by searching for the laboratory name of the UKAS number (above) via Find an organisation on the UKAS website.
The UKAS certificates of accreditation can be provided on request - please contact ekhuft.pathology@nhs.net.