Phlebotomy Requirements
Blood 3.4 ml Red Top – Separate EDTA (Red Top) sample required. Send to laboratory within 8 hours with 7.5 ml Brown Top.
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Colchester & Ipswich
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
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21/07/2023
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
Sample and request form labelling
Blood Sciences and Microbiology Standards for labelling
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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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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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