The Pathology Laboratory Module is an area consisting of modular bench and storage units for testing of specimens; the module may be suitable for Haematology, Biochemistry, Anatomical Pathology or a combination of compatible specialties. Modules may be combined to suit the operational policy and role delineation of the Unit The space may be open plan or enclosed for specialty laboratory functions such as Microbiology and Blood Bank. Each module will include a staff handwashing basin and a fixed bench with sink; all other inclusions will be modular and movable. An external outlook is desirable.
Amendment
24.10.2010 First Draft
03.09.2023 RDS updated
Fabric and outline specifications
ID
Fabric
Material
Finish
Specification
Selection
Remarks
1000
Floor finish
Vinyl
Standard slip resistant
Seamless, coved
3000
Wall finish
Paint
Acrylic, washable
5032
Ceiling
Plasterboard
Prefinished
Drop-in tiles, 600x 600 mm
8010
Door protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
Protection plate to 900mm AFFL
if doors provided
1115
Doors
Solid Core/ Safety glass
Paint
1 1/2 leaf, half glazed
1400mm clear opening, to corridor, doors optional
4159
Cornice
Aluminium
Powdercoat
Angle flush against wall, in line with ceiling grid
9007
Doors
Solid Core/ Safety glass
Paint
Single leaf, half glazed
920mm clear opening , to adjoining module, door optional
2000
Skirting
Vinyl
Prefinished
Floor vinyl coved, 150mmH
7001
Windows
desirable
8040
Door protection
Composite
Prefinished PVC
To door frame
if doors provided
3060
Wall finish
Vinyl
Prefinished
Splashback
to wet areas, other smooth impervious finish suitable for laboratory also acceptable
Fittings and Furniture (FF)
ID
Description
Category
Group
Qty
Selection / Remarks
1030
Bench: resinate
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
with inset sink, open under part
1102
Bench: resinate, mobile
Furniture/ Fitting
3
4
laboratory modules, with overshelves
1252
Blind: Venetian integral
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
to external window if provided; roller or vertical blinds also acceptable
1950
Chair: ergonomic, high
Furniture/ Fitting
3
2
4460
Cupboard: wall mounted
Furniture/ Fitting
1
1
over sink bench
6152
Dispenser: disposable glove
Furniture/ Fitting
2
1
to basin
6154
Dispenser: paper/ hand towel
Furniture/ Fitting
2
1
to basin
6156
Dispenser: soap
Furniture/ Fitting
2
1
to basin
17252
Pedestal drawer unit: mobile, 840mmH
Furniture/ Fitting
3
5
under modular benches
17262
Pedestal cupboard unit: mobile, 840mmH
Furniture/ Fitting
3
1
under modular benches
19820
Shelf: SS, under
Metalwork
1
1
under part of sink bench
8608
Waste bin: clinical, 120 litres
MEQ - Furniture
3
1
10061
Waste bin: General, 20 Litres
Furniture/ Fitting
3
1
Fixtures, Equipment and associated Services (FE)
ID
Description
Grp
Qty
Ele
Data
CdW
HtW
WmW
Tap
Dns
Gas
Selection / Remarks
2800
Basin: handwash, Type B
1
1
___
___
yes
___
yes
yes
yes
___
11400
Computer: PC & monitor
3
2
yes
yes
___
___
___
___
___
___
optional
40404
Tapware: sensor
1
1
yes
___
yes
yes
yes
___
___
___
straight spout
40405
Tapware: sink mixer
1
1
___
___
yes
yes
yes
___
___
___
provide hot water, to sink
47800
Sink, SS: single in bench
1
1
___
___
yes
opt
opt
yes
yes
___
8834
Cabinet: biological safety, Class II, Type B2
2
2
yes
opt
___
___
___
___
___
___
optional, Class & type depend on operational requirements
9057
Refrigerator: laboratory, under-bench, 150L
3
1
yes
yes
___
___
___
___
___
___
optional, temp alarm
Services
ID
Description
Service Category
Qty
Selection / Remarks
1006
Voice / Data outlet: double
Communications
5
1 per laboratory bench module
5000
Airconditioning
HVAC
2189
General LED
Lighting
2724
Direct connection: Emergency power
Power
1
for sensor operated tapware
4045
Reverse osmosis (RO) water outlet
Hydraulics
1
optional as required for lab equipment
1005
Voice / Data outlet: single
Communications
1
to laboratory refrigerator
2578
PO: Emergency power, double
Power
1
to laboratory refrigerator
2578
PO: Emergency power, double
Power
5
1 per laboratory bench module
2726
PO: UPS, double
Power
5
1 per laboratory bench module
5035
Special exhaust: hood
HVAC
2
to biosafety cabinet (optional as required)
2726
PO: UPS, double
Power
2
to biosafety cabinet (optional as required)
4030
Drainage
Hydraulics
1
optional as required for lab equipment
1006
Voice / Data outlet: double
Communications
1
to biosafety cabinet (optional, refer to manufacturer's specifications and operational requirements)