NHLS Laboratory User Handbook

The NHLS Laboratory User Handbook app gives National Health Laboratory Service staff and authorised laboratory users fast, offline-friendly access to the official Laboratory User Handbook. Use it as a practical field reference for day-to-day laboratory work — from specimen collection and request forms through to safety guidance and contact details. FEATURES • Full handbook content organised by section for easy browsing • Search across procedures, headings, and topics • Bookmarks and favourites for quick return to key pages • Clear figures, tables, and specimen container guidance • Pinch-to-zoom on images for clearer viewing • Dark and light themes CONTENT INCLUDES • Specimen collection containers and materials • Request forms and related instructions • General specimen collection guidelines • Safety and infection control • Blood specimen collection procedures • Discipline-specific guidance (e.g. Anatomical Pathology, Chemical Pathology, Microbiology) • Hours of operation and laboratory contact information This app is a reference tool for laboratory users. It does not diagnose, treat, or monitor patients and is not a medical device. Published for authorised use in support of NHLS laboratory operations. Always follow current NHLS policies and your local laboratory instructions.