Pathology is described as ‘the study of disease’ or in other words the scientific study of the way things go wrong within the human body. In the hospital environment there are two main divisions of pathology: Clinical and Anatomic.
Clinical Pathology deals with biochemical and microbiological tests performed on blood or tissue fluids. As well as other substances secreted or excreted by the body such as sputum or urine.
Anatomic Pathology considers structural abnormalities of cells and tissues that can be detected by gross and microscopic examination of tissues.
Pathology at Hywel Dda, comprise the disciplines of Blood Sciences (Biochemistry and Haematology including Blood Transfusion), Immunology, Microbiology, Phlebotomy services, Cellular Pathology and Mortuary services.
Glangwili General Hospital, Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 2AF
Located on the first floor of the hospital, just off the main corridor opposite the restaurant.
Blood Sciences: 8.45am - 5.00pm
Cellular Pathology: 8.30am - 5.00pm
Mortuary: 8.00am - 4.00pm
Prince Philip Hospital, Bryngwyn Mawr, Dafen, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA14 8QF
Located on the upper floor of the main building near the chapel.
Blood Sciences: 8.45am - 5.00pm
Immunology: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Mortuary: 8.00am - 4.00pm
Bronglais General Hospital, Caradog Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1ER
Located on level 3, Green block
Blood Sciences: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Mortuary: 8.00am - 4.00pm
Withybush General Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 2PZ
Located on the ground floor of the hospital, just off the main corridor (next to the shop).
Blood Sciences: 8.30am - 6.00pm
Microbiology: 8.30am - 5.00pm
Mortuary: 8.00am - 4.00pm