Here are the latest developments from UHNM Pathology

Haemolysed samples

Causes of sample haemolysis and ways to avoid it

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

Change to testosterone reference ranges

A new adult reference range for testosterone will be implemented on 9th December 2021.

Fasting sample requirements

New fasting guidelines for the pathology network.