Why choose Nuffield Health pathology services?
Using fully compliant equipment and processes along with highly skilled staff, we deliver a fast, efficient, high quality pathology service. Our quest for perfection is driven by the knowledge that at the end of our process is a patient.
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Nuffield Health is the UK's largest not-for-profit health and wellbeing provider. We provide medical, wellbeing and fitness services to consumers, private hospital patients and employers. We not only diagnose and treat illness, but aim to prevent people from falling ill in the first place by helping them live healthier lifestyles.
Quality and service
Our turnaround times for tests can be tailored to meet customer requirements and our pathology services are always supported with the appropriate clinical advice.
We operate with a Quality Improvement Strategy which ensures pre and post-analytical pathology procedures and all aspects of the services are subject to routine audit within Nuffield Health.
Nuffield Health closely monitors performance, quality and the service delivered using a suite of monthly Key Performance Indicators. Each category of KPI comprises a number of individual measures, which enable our pathology laboratories to maintain high standards.
Examples are as follows:
- Audit of turnaround for key laboratory investigations
- Incident reporting, management and follow-up actions
- Staff compliance with mandatory training requirements
- Infection prevention and microbiological infection data
All Nuffield Health Pathology laboratories are accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). In compliance with ISO 15189:2022 Standards for Medical Laboratories No. 9338.
For an up-to-date scope of accredited laboratory-based tests in place for Nuffield Health, please visit the UKAS website and search medical laboratories for accredited organisations.
All Nuffield Health Pathology Laboratories operate in compliance with the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005 (BSQR). Compliance to BSQR is by submission of an annual compliance report to the Medicines and Health Regulatory Authority (MHRA).
Pathology test profiles
We use our clinical and medical expertise to develop a comprehensive range of pathology test profiles to assist in the diagnosis, assessment and monitoring of potential ill health. These screens are designed to contain appropriate test elements with recognition of current guidelines; they are simple to request yet extremely thorough covering:
- Clinical Screens and Profiles
- Wellness Profiles
- Employment & Occupational Health Screens
This publication includes just some of the most requested test profiles we provide. We offer a comprehensive range of tests and investigations through our trusted pathology network and approved partners.
If you have specific requirements, suggestions or wish to develop profiles for particular needs, please contact us to discuss your requirements.