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.

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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

Long covid

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 [...]

World Patient Safety Day: data project helps identify diabetes risk earlier

“Safe care for life” for patients with non-communicable diseases is the theme for this year’s World Patient Safety Day. For people living with long term conditions, safe care means receiving the right support at the right time, from early diagnosis through to ongoing management. Diabetes is one such condition. It is highly prevalent worldwide, and [...]