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Princess Royal University Hospital

Princess Royal University Hospital
Farnborough Common, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ND
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Princess Royal University Hospital
Farnborough Common
Orpington
Kent
BR6 8ND

Travel Information

There is limited parking on site and locally, so we advise you to use public transport to travel here

Train

TfL’s Map of public transport for Princess Royal University Hospital shows stops close to the hospital as well as the routes.

Bromley South and Orpington have step-free access and lifts to all platforms.

Bus

Regular bus services run to the hospital from the nearest mainline stations:

  • Bromley South – 61, 261, 336 and 358
  • Orpington – 61, 353, R2 and R4

These bus routes stop in the hospital grounds: 261, R3 and R4
These bus routes stop within a 10-minute walk: 61, 336, 353, 358 and R2

Car

The main entrance to the hospital and the car park are off the A21 Farnborough Common road at the Locksbottom junction traffic lights. 

There is limited pay and display parking on site with spaces for disabled badge holders. More spaces are available in the Sainsbury’s supermarket car park; close to the hospital (parking charges apply). 

Standard charges for patient and visitor parking at the hospital apply 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

  • Up to 1 hour: £1.50
  • Up to 2 hours: £2.50
  • Up to 4 hours: £4
  • Up to 8 hours: £6
  • Up to 24 Hours: £8
Multiomic Medicine Service
Liver Pathology
This department provides four services as a specialist diagnostic and drug monitoring service for the clinical management of liver patients.
Clinical Neuropathology Department
As one of the busiest departments of its type in the country, the Department of Clinical Neuropathology has connections with hospitals and scientific institutions in the UK and abroad.
Customer Service
Consisting of a front line team answering calls & emails, and our Customer Service Coordinators who look after our customers in transition and some of our more complex requests, our team is perfectly placed to assist with any Viapath query.
Cancer Specialist Diagnostics Service
A specialist diagnostics service is a key component of cancer management; it is essential for diagnosis, risk stratification and minimal residual disease monitoring.
Central Specimen Receptions (CSR Department)
We have Central Specimen Receptions across our four sites. These CSRs are at the forefront of our pathology service, processing hundreds of thousands of patient samples each month.
Cellular Pathology Department
The Cellular Pathology Department comprises of Histology, Cytology, Oral Pathology and Andrology laboratories across our four hospital sites.
Genetics Department
With our laboratories forming part of the regional Genetics Centre, we are deeply rooted in a collaborative, expert network of regional, national and international genetics services.
Special Haematology Department
Our Specialist Haematology Department encompasses the Red Cell, Molecular Haemoglobinopathy and Flow Cytometry/ Immunophenotyping Laboratories across our London sites.
Phlebotomy Department
Our blood test department operates across our London hospital sites, via community based services and a specialist paediatric service at the Evelina Children's hospital.
Blood Sciences Department
Overseen by our highly skilled experts, our extensive Blood Sciences Department operates a vast test repertoire across all our sites.
Clinical Transplantation Department
The department provides a comprehensive service in support of renal and pancreas transplantation across the South East.
Haemostasis and Thrombosis Department
The Haemostasis and Thrombosis Department provides a comprehensive range of laboratory tests covering routine and specialist haemostasis and thrombosis, molecular haemostasis and nutristasis.
Toxicology Department
Our Toxicology Department encompasses drugs of abuse, trace elements and therapeutic drug monitoring testing services.
Molecular Pathology Department
The Molecular Pathology Department at Kings’ College Hospital is an established service run by leaders in their field.
Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service
Our Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SE-HMDS) provides Immunophenotyping, Cytogenetic and Molecular Diagnostic services to haematologists across Southeast England.
Reference Biochemistry Department
Our established and expert Department of Reference Biochemistry provides a full range of routine and specialist testing.
Diagnostic Immunology and Allergy Department
Our Diagnostic Immunology and Allergy service at Kings’ College Hospital, is one of the most experienced diagnostic immunology services in London.
Biochemical Sciences Department
The Biochemical Sciences department consists of five specialist laboratories led by scientific experts in their field each with a clear vision for the provision of a quality laboratory service.
St. John's Institute of Dermatology
St John's Institute began life in 1863 as a hospital and a postgraduate teaching institute and is now a world leading centre for patients with skin disease.
Infection Sciences Department
Our fully integrated consultant-led service offers testing for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infections.
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Lisa Cook
Operations Manager
John Rainer
Operations Manager
Julie Jordan
Quality Manager
Michael Makele
Senior Pathology Quality Manager (KCH)

Last updated: 22/09/2022

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