Specimen Kits
NEHODS diagnostic kits are available from the NEHODS Centralised Specimen Reception. The kits comprise of:
- Transport box, UN3373 PathoShield 8 (pre-labelled)
- Sealable, internal bag. (Unique tracking number may be used)
- 3 × 4 mL EDTA tubes
- 1 × 5 mL lithium heparin tube for cytogenetics
- 2 × 5 slide transport containers
Submission of Specimen
Complete specimen diagnostic kits are sent to the NEHODS specimen reception along with a request form. Please ensure one copy of the request form for each type of specimen is included in the box.
The centralise NEHODS reception is located at the following address:
NEHODS
Flow Laboratory, Blood Sciences
Level 3, Leazes Wing
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Richardson Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
NEHODS User Guide
Our user guide outlines how to send us samples and our sample acceptance policy. Our user Guide is available within the site resources.
Request forms
Request forms are to be printed from within HaemoSys or can be found in the resources page of this site (link below). Please ensure one copy of the request form for each type of specimen is included in the box.
If the patient sample has not been entered into HaemoSys, and a paper version of the request form is being used please ensure all patient demographic information, clinical details and date and time of sample are clearly indicated.
Results
Integrated reporting of Haemato-Oncology cases within the Northern Region is delivered using HaemoSys software (AES Group Ltd). Please contact the NEHODS team if you require access to HaemoSys.
Please note that we cannot issue results to patients.