The Pathology Service Desk and our EMED colleagues have been in collaboration to develop a more sustainable and eco-friendly way of working. We have partnered with our website designers – Fortico, to launch a project surrounding an electronic and paperless ordering system. Our EMED Team can now process orders (once approved) digitally. The goal is […]
News and Events
Goodbye & Good Luck to two of our ESNEFT Pathology Colleagues
16/04/2024
Recently, we have said a fond farewell to two extremely valued ESNEFT Pathology Colleagues, who have moved onto pastures new. Lynn Partridge and Sue Sawyer worked for ESNEFT for a number of years sharing their experience and knowledge across the Trust. Lynn Partridge, Histopathology Service Lead, played an integral role in developing the Histopathology department into […]
Consumables-Urine Collection Pots
25/01/2024
Please note a change from 25/01/2024 Previously when ordering boxes of Urine monovette they came with collection cups, these will now need to be ordered separately.
ESNEFT Microbiology Service Improvement
30/11/2023
Latent TB Service Improvement (Ipswich) Microbiology (Ipswich) will be changing the test for Latent Mycobacteria tuberculosis from the T-Spot assay to the Quantiferon Gold Plus Assay. Service updates will follow for Colchester in a few weeks. Click on the link to read more
Biochemistry Laboratory at Colchester achieve ISO 15189 Accreditation
18/10/2023
The Biochemistry Laboratory at Colchester underwent an Assessment from UKAS for ISO 15189 Accreditation in December 2022. This was a process that started in April 2019 and the Department have worked hard to pass this Assessment and have now been granted accreditation, the 1st Pathology Laboratory at Colchester to achieve this accolade. What does ISO […]
EMED Group (ERS) Launches New EV
21/07/2023
New EV Electric Van Launched Within ESNEFT ERS Medical are now using a selection of ‘zero emissions’ vehicles, for transportation of Pathology supplies and samples within the ESNEFT support services. A fantastic addition to the fleet to help improve our overall approach to reducing our Carbon footprint.
Sample and request form labelling
21/07/2023
Blood Sciences and Microbiology Standards for labelling
Blood Sciences Combined Form For Colchester
21/07/2023
Combined form is now standard practice for Colchester. For any questions please contact esneft.pathologycustomerservicedesk@nhs.net
Microbiology Sample Collection Update
09/08/2022
From 1st September Hologic Aptima collection tubes for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea no longer accepted. Replaced by Roche 6800 sample collection containers available to order from consumables store. Please follow the link for all details. https://esneftpathology.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ESNEFT-Microbiology-Service-Improvement-2022.8.1-1.docx
ESNEFT Immunology Service Improvement
27/04/2022
From Tuesday 3 May 2022 routine Immunology will now be performed within the ESNEFT hub laboratory this will be clinically supported via St Bartholomew’s Hospital. Ipswich and St Bartholomew’s laboratories will provide analytical services Monday to Friday 09.00 am – 17:00 pm (this does not include weekend or bank holidays). The new service will include […]