We passionately believe in offering a world class service through our team of more than 740 dedicated professionals.

Delivering a state of the art diagnostic service

We have a comprehensive list of UKAS accredited tests, and clinical professionals can request our analytical and interpretive services from a range of disciplines.

Microbiology: Sometimes it’s the smallest of things that have all the answers.

Blood Sciences: “750 000 specimens a month, equating to 6 tubes of blood for every person living in Leeds and Bradford”!

SLM: “Providing Specialist Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Haematology, Clinical and Transplant Immunology services locally for LTHT and regionally for referring labs within WYAAT and beyond.”

Clinical Genetics: Finding answers for families in 3.2 billion letters of genetics code.

Crossmatch

Process used to test, match and reserve blood units for patients. Crossmatching tests the patients plasma against red cell donations to ensure compatibility. Crossmatching is an essential part of blood provision where the use of electronic issue has been

Tube	EDTA (Crossmatch)
ID	12698
Availability	Daily (available 24/7)
Additional Information	Please note: Local policy for overnight transfusions is only if absolutely necessary.
Collection Con	Handwritten samples to include full name, DOB and hospital / NHS / PAS number.Check local ward posters with regard to sample size for neonatal / paediatric patients.
Frequency	Daily (available 24/7)
IP Routine TAT	As Requested