Turnaround Times
Test Turnaround Times can be found on the Blood Sciences Test Guide
Most routine requests will be processed within 2 hours of receipt.
Urgent samples will be processed within 1 hour of sample receipt.
Specialist Tests:
Factor Assays: Routine within 14 days, urgent by prior arrangement.
Bone Marrow: Results within 7 days; Trephines within 14 days.
Lupus and Thrombophilia Screens: up to 42 days, depending on immunology components.
Referral tests:
Common referral laboratories for GP samples are given in the table below
| Test and Sample Requirements | Referral Laboratory | Telephone | Expected Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HLA B27 subtypes (3 x 4ml EDTA labelled with surname, forename, DOB and NHS Number) |
Addenbrooke’s- Tissue Typing Laboratory (Box 209), |
01223 348833 |
14 Days |
|
Cytogenetics e.g. HFE gene, (4ml EDTA labelled surname, forename, DOB) |
Wessex Regional Genetics Salisbury District Hospital Odstock Salisbury SP2 8BJ |
01722 429080 |
Up to 42 Days |
|
HLA subtypes (Coeliac) |
NHSBT, Tooting, LONDON, SW17 0RB |
020 3123 8347 |
7 Days |
These laboratories are selected and evaluated to conform with ISO 15189
Request forms for other HLA subtypes may be obtained from the NHSBT (https://hospital.blood.co.uk/diagnostic-services)
A report will be sent from Haematology to the requestor to indicate that the specimen has been forwarded for analysis
The testing Laboratory will report the results back to the requestor via Haematology who will forward the external report
The external report will be available on Clinical Viewer and EPR
Users to be aware that the Haematology Reports from Bournemouth do not display the site of testing
Please contact the Haematology Department for the turnaround times for specialist haemostasis assays
Other haematological tests may not be completed on the day of request, or may be batched
All haematology results will be available electronically via the electronic patient record (EPR).
