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Turnaround times

Guidelines are in calendar days from the sample received date, however, bank holidays and particularly busy periods may result in slight delays.

Diagnostic cytology

80 percent in ten days

Routine histology

Priority cases - 80 percent in seven days
All specimens - 70 percent in ten days

Exceptions

Large/complex bone tissue bone tumours / amputation specimens: 10-15 days
Native renal biopsy requiring EM (provided by University Hospital Southampton)
Cases requiring molecular testing

Last reviewed:20 May 2024