The laboratory  provides clinical testing and diagnostic services to the region to assist the investigation, prevention and control of communicable disease and infection. Staff in the laboratory support the work of general practitioners as well as healthcare organisations, such as hospitals and primary care trusts, in their areas.

Lead clinical laboratory

• Regional Microbiologist: Dr John Paul
• Clinical Services Lead: Dr Peter Hawtin
• Interim Head of Operations: Ross McEwan

Health Protection Agency (Microbiology) Laboratory
Southampton Laboratory Level B
South Pathology Block
Southampton General Hospital
Southampton
Tremona Road
SO15 5GP
Tel: 02380 796408
Email: ross.mcewan@hpa.org.uk

ISO accreditation no: 1005 (CPA unconditional accreditation) 

• Southampton Lab Services