Turnaround Times
PathTech Laboratories Ltd monitors turnaround times as part of its quality management and performance monitoring framework.
Turnaround times are measured from the date of specimen collection to the date of authorised report release.
Target Turnaround Times;
Non-tiered and Minor/Intermediate Tier Histopathology
90% reported within 9 working days
Major Tier Histopathology
90% reported within 10 working days
All Histopathology Specimens
95% reported within 15 working days
Direct Immunofluorescence (Referred Service)
90% reported within 15 working days
Direct Immunofluorescence (Referred Service)
100% reported within 20 working days
Additional Investigations
Cases requiring:
* Immunohistochemistry
* Molecular testing
* Specialist referral
* Deeper levels
* Decalcification
* MDT review
may require extended turnaround times.