Diagnostic Parasitology Laboratory - Laboratory User Handbook
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1. Laboratory opening times

The diagnostic laboratory is open between the hours of:-

Monday to Friday9 am to 5 pm

when staff are available for advice, information, specimen reception and processing.

Most routine specimens are sent to us by post or the DX system, any urgent specimens are usually delivered by courier and accepted during the hours stated. Please telephone urgent requests prior to despatch to inform us of their impending arrival and priority status.