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A change in Blood Transfusion sample timings (RD&E users only)

Academic Department status awarded to Blood Sciences & Molecular Genetics

At EASD (European Association for the Study of Diabetes): Professor Andrew Hattersley wins Albert Renold Prize for outstanding achievements in research on the islets of Langerhans

Award winners!

Beckton Dickinson Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) tubes are being discontinued

Biotin Alert – Potential assay interference

Blood Sciences lab received new state-of-the-art robot

CELLULAR PATHOLOGY DURING COVID-19

CELLULAR PATHOLOGY USER SURVEY 2019

Cellular Pathology User Survey 2024

Cellular Pathology User Survey Feedback 2017

CELLULAR PATHOLOGY USER SURVEY FEEDBACK 2018

Cellular Pathology User survey feedback 2022: Private requesting locations

Cellular Pathology User Survey Feedback 2023

CELLULAR PATHOLOGY USER SURVEY RESULTS 2021

CENTRIFUGE USE – REMINDER 

Cessation of Complement Fixation Testing (CFT)

CHANGES TO THE CERVICAL SCREENING PROGRAMME

COBAS 6800

COVID-19 Update for Genomics Laboratory

Cytology BMS wins national prize

CYTOLOGY CELEBRATION AND RAFFLE FOR JO’S CERVICAL CANCER TRUST

CYTOLOGY PVSA SERVICE FEEDBACK 2021

CYTOLOGY ROSE CLINIC FEEDBACK 2021

D-Dimer age related reference ranges introduced

Diagnosing the Cause of Vaginal Discharge in Primary Care

Diagnosis from Exeter Genetics Diagnostic Service contributes to the care of an 18 month year old child and hits the headline’s in Ireland!

Discontinuation of Campylobacter serology

Edition 6 Laboratory News!

Exeter Laboratory Newsletter April 2021

Exeter Laboratory Newsletter February 2022

Exeter Laboratory Newsletter July 2021

Exeter Laboratory Newsletter September 2020

Exeter Laboratory Newsletter September 2021

Exeter molecular genetics laboratory are recruiting!

Exeter molecular genetics laboratory are recruiting!

Faecal Immunochemical Test (qFIT) packs distribution update

Free Massively open online course in Genomic medicine

Genetic Technologists positions available

Genomics COVID-19 Update 19/05/2020

GP Cervical Sample Taker Codes

Health Education England’s Genomics Education Programme has published ‘Developing Clinical Bioinformatics Training in the NHS’

Healthcare Science Week 11-15th March 2024

Honiton family becomes first in South West to take part in ground-breaking DNA research at the RD&E

Important information regarding requests for malaria screening:

Important recommendations for implementation of Whole Genome Sequencing in the NHS published

Interim feedback about Calprotectin in Primary Care

June 2024 Pathology-GP Liaison Newsletter

Kate’s epic adventure for a fantastic cause

Malaria screening update

Management of IVIg transferred from transfusion to pharmacy

Microbiology Molecular Update

Microbiology News January 2018

Microbiology News March 2016

Microbiology News Update – Minor changes to Urine Culture Methodology

Microbiology News Update – New culture method for Mycobacteria spp

Microbiology Newsletter January 2020

Microbiology User Survey 2021 Results

Microbiology User Survey Report

Molecular Genetics at Exeter celebrate 20 year anniversary

MOLECULAR GENETICS DEPARTMENT ARE RECRUITING

Molecular Genetics department receives funding to develop non-invasive lung cancer test

Molecular Genetics supporting Jeans for Genes campaign

Molecular Genetics team members get their trainers on!

Monogenic Diabetes Symposium 2016

Monogenic Diabetes Team at the Royal Devon & Exeter wins BMJ ‘Diabetes Team of the Year’

MWE Universal Transport Medium

Neonatal diabetes research paper receives “Distinguished Clinical Research Award”

NEW – Updated NSCLC test request form for Immunohistochemical analysis

NEW – Updated Version of PVSA Request Form Available

New Clinical Chemistry Advice & Guidance E-Referrals Service

New Containment Level 3 (CL3) Laboratory

NEW CYTOLOGY PVSA REQUEST FORM

New disease gene, same variant associated with two distinct phenotypes

New email system a success

New hyperinsulinism and polycystic kidney disease gene discovered by Exeter team and collaborators

New molecular testing for malaria

New Satellite Blood Culture Incubator in Blood Sciences

New urine system

New version of post-vasectomy investigation form available

Newly qualified Clinical Scientist, Karen Stals, is nationally recognised for her contribution to diagnosing rare genetic disease

News from Cellular Pathology

Next round of MOOC in Genomic Medicine starts 25th April

Online article highlights work of Exeter exome sequencing team

Our new Cellular Pathology news page is now live!

Parental Exome Sequencing strategy published

Pathology Newsletter June 2020

Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis – NEW request forms and instructions for patients

Professor Sian Ellard receives prestigious Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award

PVSA Request Form

PVSA Request Form *UPDATE*

RD&E and North Bristol NHS Trust join forces to deliver cutting-edge genomics testing for patients

RD&E celebrates Healthcare Science Week 2016

REGISTER NOW FOR OUR MOOC IN GENOMIC MEDICINE STARTING ON FEBRUARY 22ND!

Reminder – Discard old Transfusion Request Forms

Royal College of Pathologists Survey 2021

Royal College of Pathologists Survey 2022

Royal College of Pathologists Survey 2023

Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust Hospital wins national Genomics Medicine Centre

SENIOR BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST SECURES A PLACE ON CLINICAL DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP SCHEME

South West celebrates 100,000 Genomes Project

Specialist Rapid Exome Sequencing Service coming 1st Oct 2019

Specimen Labelling

The Guardian writes about personalised treatment for Monogenic Diabetes

Thyroid function requesting

Towards New ISO Standards

Trainee Scientists inspiring the next generation at the Big Bang Fair SW 2016

Transfusion Labelling Criteria

Transfusion News May 2016

Two EDTA samples for tacrolimus and ciclosporin

Update on Rubella Screening in Pregnancy

Update on the qFIT Screening Service in the Peninsula

Update on Transfusion Safety for GPs who prescribe blood

Update to Cervical Cytology Services – HPV Primary Screening Roll Out for Cornwall and Torbay Areas

UPDATE TO CERVICAL CYTOLOGY SERVICES – HPV PRIMARY SCREENING ROLL OUT FOR NORTH, EAST AND MID DEVON REGIONS

Update to services provided by Molecular Genetics

UPDATE: Beckton Dickinson Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) tubes discontinued

Updated FNA Instructions for Clinicians


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