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Clinical Biochemistry

Our Clinical Biochemistry service provides highly automated, rapid analysis of blood, urine and other body fluids for the diagnosis and monitoring of renal, liver, cardiac, thyroid and other disease groups.

Clinical Biochemistry has laboratories at both Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals and both sites offer a comprehensive range of routine biochemistry tests 24/7, including: Urea & Electrolytes (U&E), Liver Function Tests (LFT), C-Reactive protein (CRP).

The biochemistry department also measures:

  • tumour markers such as CEA and Ca-125
  • glucose and HbA1c for diabetic monitoring,
  • hormone levels such as LH, FSH and prolactin
  • drug monitoring such as digoxin, anti-epileptic drugs, paracetamol, salicylate and antibiotics.

The Clinical Biochemistry offers a comprehensive analytical and advisory service to the hospital sites and to General Practitioners within East Suffolk and North Essex.

Clinical Biochemistry at Ipswich is a UKAS accredited Medical Laboratory. Accreditation number 9318. https://www.ukas.com/download-schedule/9318/Medical/

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Test Information 

Ipswich

Handbook Clinical Biochemistry  BIO-IPS-INFO-11-V5

Colchester

Handbook Clinical Biochemistry BIO-COL-INFO-24

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EMED Group (ERS) Launches New EV

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.

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21/07/2023

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21/07/2023

Blood Sciences Combined Form For Colchester

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

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09/08/2022

Microbiology Sample Collection Update

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

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