How does this improve the services for the patients of South of Tyne and Wear?

The Pathology Centre enables processing of thousands of tests a day more accurately, more efficiently and at a much faster rate.

This is good news for all our patients and the medical professionals who need test result to provide them with the best possible treatment and care.

It also provides the QE and other hospitals in the area with the very latest technology, including advanced equipment in the first country analyser testing phase. This is some of the best machinery in the world and means that the Pathology Centre in Gateshead is world renowned for its work.

It means that Gateshead can also widely expand the type of testing it offers to the NHS, medical professionals and commercial clients looking for the best testing facilities for their business.