Referred Tests
The following referred tests should be requested on a Haematology request form and the Department will make arrangements to send the sample on.
Abnormal Haemoglobinopathies
The Department offers a comprehensive haemoglobinopathy screening service, however occasionally samples are referred to Hammersmith Hospital for further analysis or confirmatory testing. Laboratory staff will refer samples if appropriate.
Special HaematologyHaematology DepartmentHammersmith HospitalDu Cane RoadLondonW12 0HSRistocetin Co Factor
Ricof samples are referred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. Please discuss with a Consultant Haematologist prior to requesting this test.
Special Coagulation LaboratoryHaematology DepartmentQueen Elizabeth HospitalEdgbastonBirminghamPyruvate Kinase
Pyruvate Kinase assays are referred to Hammersmith Hospital. Please discuss with a Consultant Haematologist prior to requesting this test.
Special HaematologyHaematology DepartmentHammersmith HospitalDu Cane RoadLondonW12 0HSPositive Malaria Results
When a positive malaria result is obtained we are required to refer blood films to the Malaria Reference Laboratory.
London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineKeppel StreetLondonWC1E 7HT
