INDEPENDENT HISTOPATHOLOGY SERVICES
IHS provides the total solution for cellular pathology support. We operate cellular pathology laboratories and provide diagnostic services of the highest quality and value to consultants, the independent sector and the NHS.
Our “Doctors For Doctors” approach is the cornerstone of our business. We seek to encourage close working relationships between our pathologists and consultant colleagues.
- Full histopathology service
- Full cervical screening service (ThinPrep processing and screening and SurePath screening)
- Primary testing, checking, and consultant opinion
- A processing-only service, where required
- High-risk HPV, chlamydia and gonorrhoea testing testing from same vial
- Non-gynaecological testing
- Full non-gynaecological cytology service including sample collection, processing and consultant report
UNILABS REBRAND
June 2008
Dear Clients
I would like to take this opportunity to advise you of the forthcoming rebranding of Independent Histopathology Services Ltd by its owners Capio Diagnostics AB (Sweden). This follows the successful acquisition by Capio Diagnostics of Unilabs in 2007 and expands the network of operations to 11 countries employing over 2,800 staff. The decision has been made to rebrand the entire European business to the name of ‘Unilabs’. In the United Kingdom the legal registered company name will change from Independent Histopathology Services Ltd to Unilabs Ltd on 16th September 2008.
‘Independent Histopathology Services’ will retain its identity in the market by becoming a trading name of Unilabs Ltd under which the cellular pathology services will continue to be provided. There will be no change of management in UK and our focus will be to continue providing the highest possible levels of service to all our customers under current arrangements. It will be very much a case of ‘business as usual’.
The benefits for the UK business of being part of the ‘Unilabs’ European organisation will be the continued support and financial commitment necessary to invest heavily in both staff and the development of new innovative services. We look forward to continuing our working relationship and assure you of the ongoing support and commitment from ‘Independent Histopathology Services’ for the future.
Yours sincerely
Andrew Coutts
Managing Director
Coming soon in 2008……
“While U Wait” Prostate Service:
Exciting developments are taking place in IHS with regard to urology-related services in 2008. Due to widespread demand we are proposing to perform rapid processing and reporting of prostate biopsies from symptomatic or well-man screening patients. This will enable consultants to offer a “While U Wait” service, which will enable them to reassure or discuss further management of patients on the same day as their initial consultation and biopsy.
If you are interested in using this service which we propose to make available early in 2008 please email: ihsenquiries@capio.co.uk and we will provide you with the relevant information.
Report access on your mobile!
The response to IHSConnect, which enables consultant colleagues to access their results 24:7 via a secure link to the IHS website, was an overwhelming success. Feedback from our referring clinicians has inspired us to find a new generation solution to suit growing demands for ease of access. IHS therefore proposes to launch a service whereby consultants will be able to receive and download results via a mobile device such as Windows.
If you are interested in finding out more please email: ihsenquiries@capio.co.uk and we will provide you with the relevant information.
