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Haematological Malignancy Diagnostics (SIHMDS)

Bristol Haemato-Oncology Diagnostic Service (BHODS)

The Bristol Haemato-Oncology Diagnostic Service was developed to provide an integrated diagnostic process for investigation and reporting blood, bone marrow, lymph node and other tissue samples investigated for the presence of haematological malignancy. The service satisfies the NICE improving outcomes guidance published in 2004 as a Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SIHMDS). The service is collocated with the South West Genomic Laboratory Hub based at North Bristol NHS Trust.

The integrated diagnostic service is supported by haematologists and haematopathologists using the HiLIS SIHMDS IT system to correlate investigation into an integrated report. A diagnostic opinion is given based upon the current WHO classification of haematological malignancies and SNOMED codes are provided.

BHODS Techniques

Techniques include the following: Flow Cytometry, Histopathology, Cytogenetics, Fluorescence in-situ hybridisation (FISH), Molecular Genetics.

BHODS Request Form

The request form is the most efficient way to for samples to be sent to the service. We can supply paper copies on request or download the request form PDF.

SWGLH Requesting a genomic test for haematological malignancy

Bristol Haemato-Oncology

Pathology Sciences
Southmead Hospital

Telephone: 0117 4146133 or 0117 4148561

Email: Flowlab@nbt.nhs.uk

HiLIS

HiLIS for look up of results of samples sent to the diagnostic service (connection requires N3).

Test Information

Sample vials for testing

Includes details of sample types, volumes, special precautions, turnaround times & reference ranges.

SIHMDS-BHODS Operational Policy

NBT SIHMDS-BHODS Operational Policy_NGTDAug20_v1.docx327.06 KB

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Haematological Malignancy Diagnostics (SIHMDS)