Tacrolimus and Cyclosporine
From Monday 4th September 2023, the Biochemistry department will be analysing samples for tacrolimus and cyclosporine using a new LC-MS/MS method.
Changes to thyroglobulin and thyroglobulin antibody service
From 1 August 2022, thyroglobulin tests for all our sites will be brought in-house to the North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Services Stoke laboratory.
ICE System Downtime
Thursday 9th June starting at 11am
Progesterone sample type
Change of blood bottle for serum progesterone
Changes to Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) reference range
Change planned for 4th January 2022
Change to testosterone reference ranges
A new adult reference range for testosterone will be implemented on 9th December 2021.
Pathology User Survey 2021
New instrument for Tacrolimus and Cyclosporine analysis
Fasting sample requirements
New fasting guidelines for the pathology network.
UPDATE: BLOOD TUBE SUPPLY DISRUPTION
NEW NHSE and NSHI URGENT GUIDANCE ISSUED
Blood Tube Supply Disruption
**Please read as there are steps that you need to take**
North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service
We are pleased to announce the official establishment of the North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS).
Booking Phlebotomy Appointments now available online
Click this link to be transferred to the new online Phlebotomy Appointment Booking System
https://patientconnect.uhnm.nhs.uk
Change in Troponin I assay method
The new High-sensitivity Troponin I assay (TNIH) will begin use on Wednesday 1st May 2019.
Pathology Consumables
Download required consumables order forms here
Important information Varicella (chicken pox) Immunoglobulin shortage
Changes to BNP testing service for heart failure
The UHNM Biochemistry Laboratory will be switching from measurement of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) to N-terminal proBNP (NT-proBNP) from October 1st 2018.
Change to ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) method
The Haematology laboratory will be changing the method used for ESR testing from Tuesday 26th September 2018.
Additional Walk-In Community Phlebotomy
A Clinic at Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre opening on Monday 4th June 2018
Revised Vitamin D Clinical Pathway
Contact for Clinical Biochemistry advice
Acute Kidney Injury AKI
AKI alerts in Primary care
Changes to sample requirements
Changes happening on Monday 15th January 2018
Clinical advice from Biochemistry at UHNM Pathology
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