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. .

Female Genital Specimen Collection and Processing

11 August 2011

Important communication regarding Labtests changes coming into effect on 29th August 2011 for female genital specimen collection

Download the full communication distributed to all practices here.

Collecting Swabs for Virology Tests

12 July 2011

Important communication regarding collecting swabs for virology testing.

Download the full communication distributed to all practices here.

Pregnant Women Urine Tests

1 June 2011

Dr Arlo Upton has recently completed an audit of over 2000 urine tests from pregnant women.

As a results of her findings we have updated our patient test instructions and have made some additional interpretive comments to assist with managing urine culture results.

Download the full Pregnant Women Urine Test Audit Report here.

If you have any queries please contact Dr Arlo Upton

Biochemistry Update

January 2011

This issue contains information on;

Monitoring Diabetic Patients - Fructosamine no longer indicated
Suspected Paracetamol overdose
Changes to liver profile

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