The public health laboratory for the South West region provides diagnostic and clinical microbiology services to the NHS and others as well as specialist and health protection microbiology services to the region.
Laboratory Services
- Bacteriology and Parasitology
- Virology
- Food, Water and Environmental Microbiology
- Mycology Reference Laboratory
Design Considerations:
- Electro-magnetic Interference (EMI) problems identified due to newly acquired electron microscopes in basement
- Full galvanised steel containment system installed throughout building
- Working out of hours in 24/7 operational building
- Working highly pathogenic laboratory environment
- Innovation in containment design
- Award winning design solution from manufacturer
Client: Health Protection Agency
Project Management: University Hospital Bristol
M&E Engineering: Ferguson Brown
