Laboratory Updates for Referrers

We publish regular Laboratory operations newsletters to keep you informed of any changes in the laboratory. If further information is required, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Update - Neonatal Serum Bilirubin testing

19 July 2012

We wish to inform you that the neonatal SBR testing platform at Labtests has recently been changed.

For further information click here.

Update on Neisseria gonorrhoeae PCR tesing at Labtests

10 July 2012

Since 1st March 2012 Labtests has routinely performed polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing for Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) where Chlamydia trachomatis PCR is requested.

Click here to view update

Laboratory Operational Update

6 July 2012

Contents include:

Request and Collection Requirements

Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
Testing for whooping cough
GTT fasting requirements
Screening for multi drug resistant organisms
Eligibility information on request forms
Standards for specimen labelling
Smear forms and transporting
Transport of urine and bloods in separate bags

Laboratory Changes and Innovations

Maldi-tof for faster identification of organisms
Commercial testing price increases for 2012
Labtests critical calling ranges

New Services

Lab tours for practice staff
Restricted test service

Download the full Laboratory update here

We welcome Dr Deborah Williamson (Microbiologist) and Dr Miriam Hurst (Immunologist) to our pathology team.

Download updated Key Contacts sheet here

Please note: Labtests Specimen Collection Guide has been updated. See Referrers/Tests/Collection Guide or click here to download.

Labtests' Midwife Educational Seminar

Advance Notification - save this date in your calendar

Wednesday 24th October 2012 - 12:30 to 4:30pm

For more detailed information and proposed programme click here