Blood Sciences Update September 2022

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services

Blood Sciences Transformation

Migration to the new blood sciences analysers at the Hub Laboratory at CWPS Nuneaton (George Eliot Hospital) occurred on 25^thSeptember 2022 and will include the following services:

• Biochemistry
• Immunology
• Viral Serology 

New platforms for provision of these tests are being introduced, and much outpatient and primary care work will be undertaken at the Hub Laboratory.

The change of platforms means that new assays are not UKAS accredited.  Please be assured that our assays will become accredited as soon as possible.

Some reference ranges in Biochemistry and Immunology are changing. The new reference ranges can be found on every patient result, and are also be available on GP Gateway. These changes have been discussed with appropriate clinical leads. In addition, Laboratory contact numbers at the Hub Laboratory, should you have queries or require advice regarding tests, are below:

Discipline	Laboratory Number
Biochemistry	02476 153552
Haematology	02476 865208
Immunology	02476 153160
Viral Serology	02476 153159

 

New Reference Ranges – Click on image below

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pathology Shortcuts	Link to Gateway Page
Pathology Directory	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/resources/pathology-directory-uhcw-coventry-and-warwickshire/
ESR	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/esr/
Anaemia (adults)	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/anaemia-adults/
Hepatitis B & C Screening	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/hbv-and-hcv-screening-in-primary-care/
BNP	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/bnp-pathway/
Anaemia (children)	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/anaemia-children/
Paraprotein	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/paraprotein-results/
Stool samples	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/stool-samples-collection/
Faecal calprotectin	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/faecal-calprotectin/
Vitamin D	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/vitamin-d-deficiency/
Allergy & IgE	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/guidance-on-allergy-and-specific-ige-testing/
GTT	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/pathology-directory-uhcw-2/
PSA	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/prostate-specific-antigen/
Therapeutic drug sampling	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/therapeutic-drug-sampling/
Blood test booking online	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/blood-test-appointments-on-line/
Ferritin	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/ferritin-high/
Zoster exposure	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/pregnant-women-exposed-to-chicken-pox-or-shingles-advice/
Sharps / Needlestick	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/sharps-injury/
HIV testing	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/hiv-testing-clinical-algorithm/
Zika virus	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/zika-virus-testing-in-pregnancy/
UTI MSU Urinalysis	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/urinary-tract-infection/
Electrolyte abnormality	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/electrolyte-abnormalities/
FIT testing	https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/faecal-occult-blood-testing-fit-guidance/

 

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