Cork University Hospital biochem lab hampered by staff shortage

The clinical biochemistry department at one of the country’s largest hospitals says it is unable to provide clinical advice or interpretation of test results due to a lack of consultant cover.

In a clinical advisory to GPs, seen by the Irish Examiner, consultant haematologist at Cork University Hospital (CUH), Mary Cahill, said that, as a consequence, they had sought to “voluntarily suspend” accreditation for the department.

Accreditation provides the assurance that organisations are adhering to internationally recognised standards.