News and Events

Correct Urine collection process for ESNEFT Monovettes are intended to be sent to the laboratories for analysis and not used for Dip testing.

The Ipswich Courier team has significantly reduced its paper usage by approximately 20,000 sheets over the past year. To put that in perspective, laid end to end the sheets would measure approximately 5.5 kilometres! This fantastic “green” achievement was made possible through close collaboration with ESNEFT Pathology Service Desk Team. Software updates made to the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.    

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 […]

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.

Blood Sciences and Microbiology Standards for labelling

Combined form is now standard practice for Colchester. For any questions please contact pathologycustomerservicedesk@esneft.nhs.uk