Services
Microbiology (Virology and Serology)
Microbiologists are scientists who study organisms too small to see with the naked eye. They examine samples for bacteria, viruses and fungi and help doctors diagnose, treat, prevent and control infections.
The Microbiology service is a comprehensive, clinically led service provided for Bacteriology, Virology (including Molecular services), Mycology and Parasitology. Clinical advice is also available for Infection Prevention and Control.
Epidemiology data is routinely sent to the Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre (PHE) at Colindale, London
The Laboratory is accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and participates in all relevant External Quality Assurances schemes.
The laboratory has accredited training status for Medical, Clinical Scientist and Biomedical Scientist training.
For contractual purposes each request accepted by the laboratory for examination(s) shall be considered an agreement.
Our team
Dr Rob Porter: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection / Head of Department
Dr Cressida Auckland: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection / Laboratory Lead
Dr Marina Morgan: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection / Training lead
Dr George Trafford: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection / TB (Tuberculosis) Lead / Joint Director of Infection Prevention and Control
Dr Jennifer Poyner: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection / Laboratory Lead
Dr Matt Kennedy: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection / Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead
Dr Mel Munang: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection
Dr Jeremy Day: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection
Dr David Richards: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection / Joint Director of Infection Prevention and Control
Dr Tom Lewis: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection / Laboratory Lead
Amy Denman: Microbiology Services Manager
Where to find us
RD&E Wonford, Barrack Rd, Exeter EX2 5DW
Old Pathology Laboratory Building