Cellular Pathology – patient information

The Cellular Pathology department comprises Histopathology, Cytopathology, and Mortuary and Bereavement Services

Our Histopathology and Cytopathology Departments are based at the Cotman Centre on the Norwich Research Park, close to the hospital.

We look to diagnose disease from a wide range of cells as part of investigations on behalf of GPs, NNUH and JPUH hospital doctors and HM Coroner.

Our service is Consultant-Pathologist led and are all Fellows of the Royal College of Pathologists.

The Cellular Pathology laboratories (Histopathology and Cytology) are UKAS accredited to ISO 15189:2022, customer number 8405. Our full repertoire can be found on the UKAS website at Search UKAS accredited organisations

Please see the up to date Cellular Pathology User Survey covering the period of 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024, with one survey being used to cover both diagnostic Cytology (excluding Cervical Cytology) and Histopathology services.