HSL Biochemistry

HSL Biochemistry provides a high-quality, safe and effective service that facilitates the clinical care of patients. The service is set up across the HSL network of laboratories based on the hub-and-spoke model.

The service includes routine, high-volume biochemistry testing provided through the rapid response laboratories (RRLs) located at each associated Trust site, combined with the specialist biochemistry service delivered from the hub laboratory (The Halo building). These services are supported by fully automated and tracked instruments, comprising general chemistry and immunoassay analysers on multiple platforms.

Specimens

See the main Tests section for general information on ordering tests, and specimen collection, packaging and transport.

All samples must be collected in the specified containers.

Request procedures

See the main Tests section for general information on request procedures.

Add on tests

(See pathway for the acute Trusts)

Samples are generally stored for up to 1 week after receipt. The decision to perform add-on tests will depend on analyte stability and sample availability.