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About us
The Department of Microbiology provides a range of INAB-accredited diagnostic laboratory testing and clinical services to Beaumont Hospital and its catchment area. Along with the infection prevention and control nursing team, the clinical microbiology team, medical laboratory scientists, surveillance scientists, clerical officers and antimicrobial pharmacist form the Hospital’s multi-disciplinary Infection Prevention & Control Department & Antimicrobial Stewardship Team. The full scope of INAB accreditation is available here.
Clinical Medical Team
Consultant Microbiologists
- Professor Fidelma Fitzpatrick
- Professor Karen Burns
- Professor Karina O’Connell
- Professor Binu Dinesh
- Dr Sinead O’Donnell
- Dr Ciara O’Connor
- Dr Helene McDermott
Microbiology Registrars
Contact (01) 809 3320/3321
Laboratory Office
Contact the laboratory office for all enquiries: (01) 809 2646.
Chief Medical Scientist
Margaret Fitzpatrick: (01) 809 2645
Beaumont Hospital Laboratory Users Guide
The Beaumont Hospital Laboratory Users Guide enables GPs to get the maximum benefit from the services provided by the Microbiology Department and to optimise turnaround time on results. It provides information on the microbiology and serology tests performed both in the laboratory and those referred to other centres in Ireland and the UK, such as the National Virus Reference Laboratory (NVRL).
Useful Links
- National Virus Reference Laboratory UCD
- Health Protection Surveillence Centre (previously the National Disease Surveillence Centre)