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Public Analyst's Laboratory Galway

Chemical Testing Category A Conditionally available for public testing

Public Analyst's Laboratory Galway

Contact Details

Chemical Testing Laboratory
Seamus Quirke Rd
University College Hospital
Galway

Tel: +353 91 581122
Contact: Dr Helena McGrath
Email: helena.mcgrath@hse.ie