HSL Rapid Response Laboratories
The HSL Pathology Service comprises core laboratories, which are the centralised services based in the Halo Building, Central London, and five Rapid Response Laboratories based locally, serving University College London Hospitals, Royal Free London Hospital, Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals, the North Middlesex University Hospital, and the Whittington Hospital.
Locations
UCLH Rapid Response Laboratory (RRL)
60 Whitfield Street, London W1T 4EU
HSL UCLH RRL is a UKAS Accredited Medical Laboratory No. 10204.
Tests performed at the HSL UCLH RRL (UKAS schedule of accreditation).
Royal Free London Rapid Response Laboratory (RRL)
Pond Street, London NW3 2QG
HSL RFH RRL is a UKAS Accredited Medical Laboratory No. 8793.
Tests performed at the HSL Royal Free London RRL (UKAS schedule of accreditation).
North Middlesex University Hospital Rapid Response Laboratory (RRL)
Level T0, Main Building North Middlesex Hospital Sterling Way, Edmonton London, N18 1QX.
HSL NMUH RRL is a UKAS Accredited Medical Laboratory No. 9354.
Tests performed at the HSL North Middlesex RRL (UKAS schedule of accreditation).
Barnet General Hospital Rapid Response Laboratory (RRL)
(also serves Chase Farm Hospital) Level 3, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet Herts EN5 3DJ.
HSL BCF RRL is a UKAS Accredited Medical Laboratory No. 8359.
Tests performed at the HSL BCF RRL (UKAS schedule of accreditation).
Whittington Hospital Essential Services Laboratory (ESL)
5th Floor, K Block, Whittington Hospital, Magdala Avenue, London, N19 5NF
HSL Whittington Hospital ESL is a UKAS Accredited Medical Laboratory No. 8200.
Tests performed at the HSL Whittington Hospital ESL (UKAS schedule of accreditation).
Watford General Hospital Essential Services Laboratory (ESL)
Vicarage Rd, Watford, WD18 0HB
HSL Watford General Hospital ESL is a UKAS Accredited Medical Laboratory Nos. 9095, 9037, 9106 and 9039.
Tests performed at the HSL Watford Hospital ESL: 9095 Medical Single, 9037 Medical Multiple, 9106 Medical Multiple, and 9039 Medical Multiple (UKAS schedule of accreditation)
Hemel Hempstead Hospital Essential Services Laboratory (ESL)
Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4AD
HSL Hemel Hempstead RRL is a UKAS Accredited Medical Laboratory Nos. 9095, 9037, 9106 and 9039.
Tests performed at the HSL Hemel Hempstead Hospital ESL: 9095 Medical Single, 9037 Medical Multiple, 9106 Medical Multiple, and 9039 Medical Multiple (UKAS schedule of accreditation)
Princess Alexandra Hospital Essential Services Laboratory (ESL)
Hamstel Rd, Harlow CM20 1QX
Tests performed at the HSL Princess Alexandra Hospital RRL: 8820 Medical Single, 8821 Medical Single, and UKAS Schedule of Accreditation - ISO 15189 (UKAS schedule of accreditation)
Lister Hospital Rapid Essential Services Laboratory (ESL)
Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Ln, Stevenage SG1 4AB
HSL Lister Hospital RRL is a UKAS Accredited Medical Laboratory No. 8846.
Tests performed at the Lister Hospital RRL: 8846 Medical Multiple (UKAS schedule of accreditation)
Opening times
All RRLs operate a 24/7 service for Specimen Reception, Chemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
Normal working hours are considered to be 09:00 – 20:00 Monday – Friday.
Out of hours are considered to be 20:00 – 09:00 Monday – Friday and weekends/public holidays. During these periods, a reduced staff complement is present in all sections. Priority is given to urgent and emergency cases.
Out of hours
Contacting the laboratories out of hours:
Royal Free: 020 7794 0500 bleep 71-1595
Barnet Chase Farm: 020 8216 4600 extension 65037
North Middlesex: 020 8887 2263 / 2670
University College London Hospitals: 020 3447 9405