Ashford
LOCATION OF LABORATORY
Ashford, East Kent Virology Department
ADDRESS
Ashford, East Kent Virology Department
East Kent Microbiology Service
The William Harvey Hospital
Kennington Road
Willesborough
Ashford
Kent
TN24 0LZ
DX address: East Kent Microbiology Service 6403003 Ashford (Kent) 91TN
TELEPHONE & FAX NUMBER
Enquiries: Main Office Direct Line (01233) 616760 or WHH Switchboard (01233) 633331 x 723-6760
Fax Number: (01233) 643432
WHAT DO WE DO?
Virology:
This section detects viruses by molecular methods.
- Respiratory virus screen (includes Influenza A (+ H1, H3 and 2009 H1N1 typing), influenza B, Adenovirus, RSV, Parainfluenza 1,2,3 & 4, Rhinovirus, Coronavirus, Bocavirus, and enterovirus)
- Meningitis screen: HSV-1, HSV-2, CMV, VZV, EBV, HHV6
- Viral Loads: HIV-1, HCV, CMV
Serology:
This section detects antibodies to viruses and bacteria, and viral antigens in serum/plasma using both manual and automated methods. Automated methods include:
- Abbott Architect (rubella, CMV, Toxoplasma, hepatitis A, B, C, Syphilis (all IgG and IgM), CMV Avidity HTLV-1/2, hepatitis C antibody, hepatitis B surface antigen and all markers and HIV (Ag/Ab).
- bioMérieux mini Vidas (Lymes, Measles IgG, Mumps IgG, EBV IgG/M, VZV IgG, HBsAg and HIV duo)
- Manual Methods include: Plate ELISA (VZV IgG, parvovirus IgG/M, HCV Ag/Ab, Mycoplasma), EIA card tests (HIV type 1 or 2, cryptococcal antigen)
Immunofluorescence tests (Pneumocystis (carinii) jirovecii)
Any tests not covered within the laboratory repertoire are sent to the relevant reference laboratories.
Virology BMSs are available in the laboratory:
08:30-18:00 Tuesday – Thursday
08:30 – 17:00 Monday & Friday
08:30 – 12:15 Saturday
Outside of these hours virology advice can be obtained from the on-call Consultant Microbiologist available through the hospital switchboard.
STAFF
Dr M Strutt
Consultant Microbiologist / Head of Service
Dr G Calver
Consultant Microbiologist
Dr J Nash
Consultant Microbiologist
Dr S Reddy
Consultant Microbiologist
Mrs Marie Wenham
Chief Biomedical Scientist
Mr Marcus Coales
Head Biomedical Scientist
Mr John Skilton
Senior Biomedical Scientist