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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)

Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Antibodies (Anti NMDA Receptor Antibody, NMDAR, N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor)

Phlebotomy Requirements

All GP & Community samples sent to Ipswich hub. Colchester Acute sent to (COL) Blood Sciences, URGENT Community/Primary Care (NEE) sent in RED sample bag to Colchester Blood Sciences

Collection

Hospital.

Sample container

All Colchester & Ipswich samples: 7.5ml Brown Serum. Min vol: 1ml. AND Paired CSF sample, Min vol: 0.5ml.

Site

All Colchester & Ipswich samples: Oxford, TAT: 1w.

Notes

Non-fasting. No specific patient preparation required.

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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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