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Our in-house pathology facility contains technologies available for carrying out a wide variety of tests.

Having these facilities on-site means our team are able to discuss test requests promptly and directly with the clinician that has requested them, meaning faster turnaround of results for our patients.

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A dedicated pathology team

The KIMS Hospital Pathology Facility operated by a team of highly qualified and experienced scientists and technicians including registered biomedical scientists, Advanced Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants.

Click here to read our Pathology user guide, which is a handbook for using the KIMS Hospital pathology services.

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Supported by the whole hospital

Our Pathology team are part of a wider multidisciplinary team that includes our Consultants, Private GPs, Resident Medical Officers, our Infection Prevention and Control Lead and our dedicated Nursing teams.

Other facilities at KIMS Hospital

Outpatients

A warm welcome and the beginning of your KIMS Hospital experience
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Imaging

State-of-the-art imaging including MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, X-ray, ultrasound and mammogram
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Physiotherapy

Our dedicated physiotherapy facility boasts five spacious, private consulting rooms and a gym for group sessions and rehabilitation exercises
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Operating Theatres

Our six operating theatres are equipped with the latest, innovative technology and state-of-the-art equipment
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The Cardiology Centre

KIMS Hospital is home to the only private Interventional Cardiology facility in Kent
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Wards

Our comfortable and spacious wards offer you a peaceful and private space to recover after your procedure
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Enhanced Care

Our dedicated enhanced care service for patients in need of extra support and monitoring during their stay
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Pharmacy

The KIMS Hospital pharmacy provides an efficient and effective medicine service for both our inpatients and outpatients
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Pathology

Our on-site pathology department provides fast blood testing services using state-of-the-art equipment
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