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Archived: Labco Huthwaite Pathology Lab

c/o Fresenius Medical Care, Nunn Brook Road, Huthwaite, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2HU (01623) 445165

Provided and run by:
Labco Diagnostics UK Limited

All Inspections

During a routine inspection

Labco Diagnostics UK Limited provided routine Pathology Services within the disciplines of

Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Microbiology.This involved monthly monitoring of

dialysis efficiency.

We did not speak with people who used the service because they did not attend the

laboratory. The services of the laboratory was contracted by Fresenius Medical Care.

We found that there were systems in place to monitor and review complaints and ensure that concerns were acted on in a timely way.

20 September 2012

During a routine inspection

Labco Diagnostics UK Limited provided routine Pathology Services within the disciplines of Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Microbiology.This involved monthly monitoring of dialysis efficiency.

We did not speak with people who used the service because they did not attend the laboratory. The services of the laboratory was contracted by Fresenius Medical Care.

There were suitable systems in place that ensured patients received their results in a timely way. Strict controls ensured that the transportation of samples was undertaken safely. Once arriving at the laboratory the systems in place to identify and analyse specimens was fully automated. The provider ensured that the staff undertaking the tests were trained and competent.