Immunology

Turn around times

Please note that all turn around times quoted for Immunology tests refer to working days, based on a 5 day working week. All turn around times are based on the interval between the date the sample is logged into the Laboratory and the date the test result is authorised for release.  Electronic results on the hospital EPR are normally available immediately after authorisation. Results to GPs via Healthlink are normally posted five hours after authorisation. Further testing (follow on tests) will delay the printed report which is normally available for dispatch the day after the result is authorised.

What we do

The Department of Immunology is part of the Laboratory Medicine Directorate in St. James’s Hospital and performs a wide range of tests (mostly on blood samples) which help in the diagnosis of a range of diseases.  Patients with various clinical conditions are also treated by the medical members of staff. The department is very involved in medical education and research.

For information in regard to the test repertoire offered, sample types required, reference ranges and test turnaround times, please see the LabMed User Guide

Opening Hours

The Immunology laboratory is open between 8am and 7pm Monday to Friday.

Results are available from the Office from 9.00am to 5 pm. See below for telephone numbers.

Contact Details

Phone: (01) 416 2928 or (01) 416 2034

Postal address:
Immunology Department,
Central Pathology Laboratory,
St James's Hospital,
Dublin 8

Immunology Clinic

Consultants

Appointment Instructions

Appointments for the Immunology OPD Clinic are made by the Immunology Department only after receipt of a referral letter from a GP or consultant.

Referral Procedure

Referral letters are evaluated by the Consultant and appointments are sent out to patients where appropriate.