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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)
30ml Sterile Universal Pot/60ml Sterile Pot
Colchester & Ipswich
Samples should be collected before starting antimicrobial therapy when possible. 4cm length of the tip should be aseptically cut off and sent in a sterile universal, do not send any longer than 6cm Concurrent blood cultures should also be obtained.
20/05/2025
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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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
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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