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First Patient Randomised to EndoNET Breast Cancer Trial
EndoNET is a multi-centre trial that evaluates whether endocrine treatment that prevents the production of oestrogens, when taken for 6 months prior to surgery, will shrink the tumour allowing for a reduction in the extent of surgery.
for more information visit : EndoNET — Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (ox.ac.uk)
or contact us on 01226 431067 barnsley.research@nhs.net
APPROACH Trial
You could take part in a study supporting people with cancer to walk more
Could you be a research delivery leader?
Are you a healthcare professional with a passion for improving patient care?
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Lab Communications
Latest updates and alerts
17/09/2024
Blood transfusion guidelines
Important guidelines that all staff must follow, regards blood transfusions.
Bacteriology test repertoire and turn around times
For information on bacteriology test repertoire and turn-around times read:
Guide to antibiotic use and antimicrobial policy for adults
The antimicrobial policies for adults and children are available on the pharmacy webpages.
Reference laboratories used by the microbiology laboratory
Some specialised tests are unable to be performed here at Barnsley Hospital
Turn around times
Turnaround times are based on the average time from receipt of sample to time of report. We aim to get 90% of results available in this stated time.
Using microbiology services
The microbiology laboratory can help to; provide or confirm a diagnosis, suggest appropriate antibiotics and monitor response to treatment.
Specimen collection
Information on of what type of specimen to collect and suggested guidelines of how to collect them.
Transport of specimens
Information on sending specimens to the Microbiology Labs, and how to package samples.
Covid-19 testing
Information on PCR testing and antibody testing, in relation to Covid-19.
Urgent work
Information on how to contact the Microbiology Department with urgent requests.
Mortuary Services
The Mortuary at Barnsley Hospital is situated approximately 50 metres from the Pathology block - across the Hospital perimeter road.
Cervical cytology
In January 2020, cervical cytology was relocated from Barnsley Hospital to Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT).