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Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust > Pathology Laboratory Handbook > Policies & Guidelines

Pathology Policies & Guidelines

Specimen Acceptance Policy
Specimen Storage Guidance
Antibiotic Guidance Documents
Blood Transfusion Policies
Haematology Policies
Pathology Quality Policy
POCT Policies
Specimen Collection, Handling & Transportation

Last updated: February 19, 2021

Pathology Laboratory Handbook

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Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust
North Devon District Hospital
Raleigh Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB

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