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Derriford Combined Laboratory offers an immunology diagnostic service to South & West Devon and Cornwall. The repertoire offered includes immunochemistry, autoantibodies, cellular immunology and allergy tests. The majority of the tests are performed in-house, but a number are sent to specialist reference centres. A clinical immunology service is also provided for patients with primary immune deficiencies and allergies.
| Contact name | Role | External number | Internal number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Claire Bethune | Consultant Immunologist | 431002 | 31002 |
| Dr Andrew Whyte | Consultant Immunologist | 431002 | 31002 |
| Dr Lucy Leeman | Consultant Immunologist | 430147 | 30147 |
| James Walton | Clinical Scientist | 438139 | 38139 |
| Louise Kraina | Section Lead | 792293 | 52293 |
Opening hours for the laboratory are Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm
A full list of immunology tests and clinical advice can be found here: Path Handbook - Immunology Final (LL Review) 03122024.pdf [pdf] 669KB
For further clinical information please visit the Eden Unit pages
Reviewed June 2025
This page will be updated December 2025
