Pathology Department

The Pathology Department provides laboratory testing to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease.

This department includes the National Ophthalmic Pathology Laboratory, and therefore acts as a tertiary referral centre for ophthalmic pathology specimens from all over Ireland.

The pathology department is a multidisciplinary laboratory and includes the following specialities:

  • Histopathology
  • Microbiology
  • Haematology
  • Biochemistry

Contact information

Phone – 01 708 8530

Fax – 01 661 5139

Histopathology 01 664 4690

Microbiology 01 634 3679

Haematology/Biochemistry 01 634 3678

Key contacts

  • Dr Susan Kennedy, Laboratory Director and Consultant Histopathologist 01 708 8523, susan.kennedy@rveeh.ie
  • Dr Susan Knowles, Consultant Microbiologist 01 708 8529, susan.knowles@rveeh.ie
  • Secretary to Dr Kennedy & Dr Knowles 01 708 8530

Note that we cannot release results to patients, or discuss results with patients – please see your doctor.