Shaping the future of pathology

We deliver high‑quality laboratory and diagnostic services, performing more than 65 million tests every year. With a portfolio of over 6,000 assays, our accredited labs provide everything from routine blood tests to advanced molecular and genetic analysis – giving you fast, reliable answers when they matter most.

Our NHS Partnerships

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Test database

Our database hosts almost 2,000 diagnostic tests. Use our user-friendly search feature for full user details including how to order tests, collect samples, and interpret results.

Research & Innovation

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£0m+ invested in

employee-led innovation and research projects since 2022

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1st urban drone deliveries

of pathology samples in the UK

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0 hospital sites

supported to roll out Rapid Pathogen Metagenomics

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News & resources

TIDE silver award 2026

SYNLAB UK&I achieves Silver in Onvero’s 2026 TIDE benchmarking

SYNLAB UK&I is proud to share that we have achieved Silver in Onvero's 2026 Talent Inclusion and Diversity Evaluation (TIDE) benchmarking. TIDE is an external benchmarking framework which looks at how organisations approach inclusion across areas including leadership, recruitment, employee voice, wellbeing and belonging. Lauren Crawford, Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at SYNLAB UK&I, said: [...]

SYNLAB to offer innovative Long COVID testing through collaboration with Attomarker

Reflects SYNLAB UK & Ireland’s commitment to expanding access to specialist testing for healthcare providers Synnovis, one of SYNLAB UK & Ireland’s four NHS partnerships, has signed Heads of Terms to expand access for healthcare professionals in the UK to the Attomarker Long COVID Test. The collaboration forms part of SYNLAB’s broader strategy to identify, [...]

SYNLAB UK&I announces new pathology service for NHS

SYNLAB UK & Ireland’s newest NHS pathology service, SYNLAB Essex, launched today. Under a 15 year contract with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, SYNLAB Essex has been commissioned to unify the pathology services that currently support GP practices and clinicians across the Trust’s Basildon, Broomfield and Southend hospitals. This includes the provision of [...]