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Northgate Diagnostics Accredited Pathology Services

Blood sciences · Microbiology · Histology

Accredited laboratory testing, reported on time

Clinical pathology for GP practices, private clinics and occupational health — with a courier network, electronic reporting and named consultant sign-off.

Turnaround (routine)

Full blood count
Same working day
Biochemistry profile
Same working day
Microbiology culture
48–72 hours
Histology report
5–7 working days

What we test

A full repertoire across the main laboratory disciplines, from a single sample and one requisition.

Blood sciences

Haematology, clinical biochemistry, coagulation, immunology and endocrine profiles.

Microbiology

Culture and sensitivity, molecular PCR panels, serology and antimicrobial reporting.

Cellular pathology

Histology, cytology and non-gynae screening with consultant histopathologist review.

Selected test menu

Routine turnaround times from receipt at the laboratory. Urgent and STAT testing available on request.

Common requests
TestSampleTurnaround
Full blood count (FBC)EDTA whole bloodSame day
Urea & electrolytesSerumSame day
Liver function testsSerumSame day
HbA1cEDTA whole blood24 hours
Thyroid function (TFT)Serum24 hours
Urine MC&SMidstream urine48–72 hours

Accreditation & quality

Operating to recognised standards with external quality assurance across every discipline.

UKAS ISO 15189

Medical laboratory accreditation covering examination, pre- and post-examination processes.

External quality assurance

Enrolled in UK NEQAS schemes with documented performance across assays.

Data protection

Registered with the ICO; patient-identifiable data handled under UK GDPR and Caldicott principles.

Register a practice

Tell us your practice details and expected volumes. Our account team arranges courier pickup and portal access.

Northgate Diagnostics Ltd Northgate Business Centre, Unit 6
Gateshead NE11 0BH

Laboratory +44 191 447 3100
Accounts accounts@northgatediagnostics.co.uk