HODS expected turnaround times (TATs)
The Haematopathology and Oncology Diagnostic Service (HODS) aims to provide timely reporting across its diagnostic services. The table below outlines target turnaround times for key investigations.
| Test | Turnaround Time | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Bone marrow aspirate morphology | 3 working days | 80% |
| Immunophenotyping | 3 working days* | 80% |
| CD34 enumeration | 2 hours | 80% |
| Lymph node histology | 5 working days | 80% |
| Bone marrow trephine histology | 6 working days | 80% |
| Clinically urgent aspirate (suspected acute leukaemia or Burkitt lymphoma)** | Verbal communication within 6 hours | 90% |
| Integrated report (new presentation) | 6 weeks | 80% |
| Integrated report (follow-up case) | 6 weeks | 90% |
*5 working days for acute leukaemia flow cytometry follow-up cases (flow cytometry MRD).
**Cases must be notified to the laboratory by telephone in advance of sample receipt.
Further information
Information on recent turnaround times is provided at regional user group meetings. More detailed performance information is available on request from the clinical or operational lead.
For further information on cytogenetic and molecular tests provided by East GLH, please refer to the East Genomics website: www.eastgenomics.nhs.uk