South East
The HPA's Regional Microbiology Network (RMN) manages a network of laboratories in the South East which provide microbiology testing services to the NHS and clinical health sector.
The South East network is led by the lead clinical laboratory based in Southampton, which is also the national referral unit for Lyme Disease.
A further five collaborating labs, based within NHS trust hospitals in Kent, Brighton, Portsmouth, Reading and Epsom, extend the HPA's reach across the region.
The six laboratories altogether provide clinical testing and diagnostic services to the region to assist the investigation, prevention and control of communicable disease and infection. Staff in the laboratories support the work of general practitioners as well as healthcare organisations, such as hospitals and primary care trusts, in their areas.
Lead clinical laboratory
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Regional Microbiologist: Dr John Paul
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Clinical Services Lead: Dr Sue O'Connell
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Head of Operations: Andrew Tuck
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Business Manager: Matthew Cox
Health Protection Agency (Microbiology) Laboratory
Southampton Laboratory Level B
South Pathology Block
Southampton General Hospital
Southampton
Tremona Road
SO15 5GP
Tel: 02380 796408
Email: reglab-se@hpa.org.uk (to check)
ISO accreditation no: 1005 (CPA unconditional accreditation)
Food, Water and Environmental laboratories (FW&E)
Microbiological testing of food, water and environmental samples is carried out by separately-managed HPA labs in the region. Click to contact the South-East FW&E labs.
