Become a chemical pathologist
Chemical pathology (or clinical biochemistry) involves monitoring bodily fluids like blood and urine to detect important changes in the body’s chemistry.
Clinical Biochemistry SAC
Clinical biochemistry (or chemical pathology) is the pathology specialty concerned with the analysis of body fluids such as blood and urine. Clinical biochemists diagnose, treat and monitor diseases by interpreting the level of different chemicals in samples.
Clinical Biochemistry Leads are encouraged to complete a workforce survey by 30 November. Further details are available.
Chair: Dr Ian Godber
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Careers in clinical biochemistry
Looking to find out more about a career in clinical biochemistry? The links below will give you more information about this specialty, including interviews with pathologists in this field.
Career case studies
Avril Wayte, Consultant Clinical Scientist in Chemical Pathology
Avril Wayte shares with us her passion for her work, running a clinical biochemistry laboratory in Bangor North Wales.
Dr Kate Earp, Consultant Chemical Pathologist
Lots of people – including some doctors – aren’t aware of chemical pathology as a specialty, yet chemical pathologists, sometimes known as consultant clinical biochemists, play a vital role in supporting the diagnosis and monitoring of patients using blood tests.