Pathology patient information

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Pathology Service Information for Patients or Relatives
Subject category        Document or information                                                                                      
Anticoaguation Adult Oral Anticoagulation Therapy - Patient Information SNHS036|
Anticoagulation Adult Oral Anticoagulation - Dietary Advice Leaflet SNHS122|
Blood tests

Phlebotomy services are available at Southampton General Hospital and Lymington Hospitals.  

  • SGH Level C, South Laboratory Block, Monday-Friday, 8am-4.45pm
  • SGH children's blood tests, Butterfly room, Level C, Monday-Friday by appointment only - call 023 8079 4075.
  • Lymington Hospital, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm by appointment only.

Please note that appointments may be necessary for special procedures such as dynamic function test.

Blood Transfusion If you have been told by your doctor that you might require a Blood Transfusion and would like more information about this therapy.  Please contact 023 80798454 and ask to speak to the Specialist Practitioner of Transfusion. Alternatively, you may ring the same number and make an out-patient appointment with the Specialist Practitioner of Transfusion
Haemophilia Guidence on benefits for patients with bleeding disorders|
Haemophilia information for people with bleeding disorders, looking after your teeth and gums|
Haemophilia (link) The Haemophilia Society|
Thromboprophylaxis Reducing the risk of blood clots| - introductory information and links
Thromboprophylaxis Adult Thromboprophylaxis Risk Assessment - SUHT admission procedure SNHS566
Thromboprophylaxis Adult Thromboprophylaxis Risk Assessment - SUHT form to be entered in patient notes SNHS5621