Virology services include laboratory-based and clinical support services.
Full details of the laboratory services are available on the Lothian laboratory website.
Contacting Virology
For routine advice please contact:
- loth.virologyadvice@nhs.scot
- 0131-536 3373 option 2 between 9am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
Outwith hours, for urgent advice, please call the RIE switchboard and ask for the Virology consultant on call.
Specimens
The standard virology transport medium is called MSS (Molecular Sample Solution) and can be ordered through PECOS:
