Lily’s Lab Tour at Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Fourteen-year-old Lily recently visited Alder Hey Children's Hospital for a Harvey’s Lab Tour, to learn more about the biomedical scientists involved in her care.
During the visit, Lily brought her own sample to the lab and followed its journey through different specialist departments, including:
- microbiology
- haematology
- biochemistry
- newborn screening
- histopathology
Along the way, she met biomedical scientists and learned how different tests contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of patients.
As one of the older young people to take part in a Harvey's Lab Tour, Lily was able to view the science behind her care in greater depth, asking questions and getting a more detailed understanding of what happens to samples once they leave the ward.
The tour offered a unique opportunity to connect the tests Lily experiences as a patient with the people, processes and expertise that support her healthcare behind the scenes.
Lily's mum, Niki, said:
It has been really good, it really does help children like Lily understand why they are still in the hospital. I would definitely recommend it.
A huge thank you to the Medical Laboratory team at Alder Hey and everyone involved in making the visit possible.
