Turnaround times for main reports and additional tests
From 4 October 2022, the Department of Clinical Neuropathology has transferred to Synnovis LLP (a partnership between Guy’s and St Thomas’ and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts, and SYNLAB UK & Ireland).
Timings listed are for an 'average' case. Cases that are difficult to diagnose will take longer, as more tests will be needed.
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| Specimen type | Number of working days | Target of % within turnaround time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF cytology | 2 | 95 |
| Brain biopsies (surgical) | 5 (2 if no special stains required) | 95 |
| Pituitary biopsies | 4 | 95 |
| Epilepsy surgery | 15 | 95 |
| Muscle biopsies | 10 (main report) | 95 |
| Nerve biopsies | 5 (paraffin) / 20 (semi-thin resin) | 95 / 90 |
| Skin biopsies (IENFD test) | 20 (biopsies are batch processed) | 90 |
| Bone biopsies | Depends on how long it takes to decalcify specimen (usually within 5 days once decalcified) | 90 |
| Other biopsies | 5 (2 if no special stains required) | 80 |
| 1p19q deletion | 15-20 from when request issued | 90 |
| PCR/Molecular tests | 10 from when request issued | 90 |
| Electron microscopy | 30 from when request issued | 90 |
| Autopsy general report | 5 | 90 |
| Autopsy macro report | 30 | 90 |
| Autopsy histology (micro) | 60 | 90 |