Gynaecological Cytology contacts

The Manchester Cytology Centre was selected in 2019 as the preferred bidder to deliver the cervical screening programme for the North West area using high-risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing as the primary screening test.

The department is affiliated to the North of England Pathology and Screening Education Centre (Manchester). The Cytology and Virology departments and the regional Education Centre are situated within the Clinical Sciences Building at Manchester Royal Infirmary.

The Manchester Cytology Centre is located on the first floor of the Clinical Sciences Building. Virology is located on third floor. All visitors should access the departments via the central reception area on the ground floor.

Please note there may be occasions where a third party provider will be used to process/report cervical cytology samples. This may affect turnaround times. All services will be informed of any potential delays should this occur.

Contact us

Address

Manchester Cytology Centre
First Floor
Clinical Sciences Building
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Oxford Road,
Manchester
M13 9WL

Telephone enquiries

Urgent and general enquiries: 0161 276 5111
Clinic kits: 0161 276 5172

General email enquiries: cyto.pathology@mft.nhs.uk

Patient-related email enquiries: mft.mcc@nhs.net

Opening hours

The department is open from 9.00 am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).

Clinical advice

A Consultant Cytopathologist or Consultant Biomedical Scientist (CBMS) is available to answer gynaecological queries, discuss any aspect of the cytology report and provide advice on patient management from 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Telephone 0161 276 5111

Clinical advice is also provided at multi-disciplinary team meetings. The clinical lead or CBMS team will respond to written enquiries.

Technical advice

Lead and Advanced Biomedical Scientists are available for technical advice, Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm. Telephone 0161 276 5111

Visiting the laboratory

The Manchester Cytology Centre welcome requests from clinicians who may want to visit the department and speak with cytology staff to discuss any aspect of the service we provide.

A video showing the different aspects of the cervical screening laboratory, is also available.

Visits by medical staff can be arranged by contacting Dr Madeleine Chau.

ICE Desktop and CSTD-related queries

Contact Labs IT on 0161 276 4079 or Email labs.sd@mft.nhs.uk

Clinical team

Senior Management Team

Failsafe/CSTD/Logistics

(Last reviewed February 2025)