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Pathology Services

Alert: Please note, there is currently a delay on Immunology samples that are referred to Oxford for testing – please see the Immunology page for further information from Oxford.

 

Important Haematology Service Update (Colchester): Upgrade of Coagulation Analyser – please visit the Haematology page for further information.

60ml Formalin Pots (Colchester Only) – Due to a supply issue we are currently using a temporary replacement. You may notice a difference in the appearance of the 60ml Formalin pots during this time, however, please be assured these still provide the same functionality.

Consumable orders – Bank Holiday weekend last order will be processed for guaranteed delivery by 23rd May as follows:(Primary Care) 15:00 Wednesday 21st May (Acute)15:00 Thursday 22nd May. Orders made after 15:00 on the above dates will be completed (27th May)

HFE genotype (HFE, HLA-H, Haemochromatosis)

Phlebotomy Requirements

All community collected sample will be processed at Ipswich Hub

Collection

Can be collected Community or Hospital

Sample container

2 x 3.4 ml EDTA Red Top (min vol 6ml)

Preservative

EDTA

Site

Referral to Addenbrookes can take an extended period of time 6-8 weeks is the guide period - COLCHESTER Blood Sciences sample sent to NHSBT RCI

Notes

It is the responsibility of referring clinician to ensure appropriate consent has been obtained for all genomic tests, All referrals should be sent with Regional Genetics Laboratories request form which can be found on ESNEFT Pathology website test data base under rare and inherited diseases

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20/05/2025

Sample Delays – Immunology Referrals Oxford

Please note, there is currently a delay on Immunology samples that are referred to Oxford for testing – please see the Immunology page for further information from Oxford. Please click on the link below for more information: wpe-march-2025-update

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19/05/2025

May Bank Holiday

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12/05/2025

Suffolk Network Issues 12/05/2025

Alert: Suffolk are currently having IT Network issues, meaning all GP Practices are unable to access their clinical systems. Suffolk have apologised for the inconvenience and disruption this is causing. Once ESNEFT have been updated, we will provide another alert. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

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29/04/2025

London Marathon – Smashed it !!!!

Our Very own ESNEFT Pathology Service Desk Manager  Emma Madden, completed TCS London Marathon in aid of St Helena Hospice. Well done Emma we are all so proud of you.  

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