NationWide Laboratories is a UK-based UKAS Accredited Diagnostic Testing Laboratory with sites across the country.

 

We are committed to making a positive impact on One Health by offering innovative products, technology, and laboratory services. We work in close partnership with our sister companies National Veterinary Services, who deliver our sample collection service, and VetIT, our practice management system, to offer you an all-round service package, which includes bespoke software systems and logistics solutions.

 

NationWide Laboratories provides a wide range of laboratory diagnostic services which covers veterinary, food and environmental laboratory services.

To find out what we can do for your organisation, contact us today:

Tel no: 01253 899215

Email: info@nwlabs.co.uk

Visit our contact page for more information.

National Veterinary Services (NVS) is the market leader in veterinary wholesaling and distribution. Select from NVS is a range of veterinary consumables, sold exclusively by NVS.

To become an NVS customer, contact the customer service team:

Tel no: 01782 771100

Email: nvs.enquiry@nvs-ltd.co.uk

Website: www.nvsweb.co.uk

VetIT is our high-quality practice management software solution for digital practice efficiency.

To upgrade your Practice Management System to VetIT, contact the customer service team:

Tel no: 0345 222 6324

Email: info@vetit.co.uk

Website: www.vetit.co.uk

Date Day Daytime collection Lockbox Laboratories
24th December Christmas Eve - Tuesday Normal Service No collection 8am - 3pm
25th December Christmas Day - Wednesday No collection No collection Closed
26th December Boxing Day - Thursday No collection Normal Service Closed
27th December Friday Normal Service Normal Service 8am - 3pm
28th December Saturday No collection No collection 8am - 12pm
29th December Sunday No collection No collection Closed
30th December Monday Normal Service Normal Service 8am - 5.30pm
31th December New Year's Eye - Tuesday Normal Service No collection 8am - 3pm
1st January New Year's Day - Wednesday No collection Normal Service Closed
2nd January Thursday Normal Service Normal Service 8am - 5.30pm

NationWide Specialist Laboratories Christmas and New Year Assay Schedule 2024/2025

Monday
December 23, 2024
Tuesday
December 24, 2024
Wednesday
December 25, 2024
Thursday
December 26, 2024
Friday
December 27, 2024
Biochemistry including i-Ca Biochemistry including i-Ca
PTH PTH
Insulin Insulin
Feline TLI The Laboratory The Laboratory No assays scheduled
PrP (assay set up) will be closed will be closed
Free T4 (assay set up)
Prp (results available)
IGF-1 (results available) Free T4 (results available)
Monday
December 30, 2024
Tuesday
December 31, 2024
Wednesday
January 01, 2025
Thursday
January 02, 2025
Friday
January 03, 2025
Biochemistry including i-Ca Biochemistry including i-Ca Biochemistry including i-Ca Biochemistry including i-Ca
PTH PTH PTH PTH
Canine ACTH T4 Cortisol Cortisol
Cortisol Cortisol T4 Insulin
T4 OHP The Laboratory
will be closed CPSE T4
Free T4 (assay set up) Free T4 (results available) Feline TLI TSH
Aldosterone (set up) Aldosterone (results available)
Oestrone Sulphate Oestrone Sulphate
(assay set up) (results available) Free T4 (assay set up) Free T4 (results available)
PTHrP (set up) PTHrP (Results)
IGF-1 (set up)

Our Courier for the frozen PTH/PTHrP and ACTH samples will be operating a reduced service over the Christmas/New Year period.

Please call our customer services for details.

This schedule is a guideline only and may be subject to change.

Our portfolio of veterinary tests is available for companion, equine, exotic, and farm animals. We offer full interpretation in a range of testing areas including biochemistry, haematology, cytology, histopathology, endocrinology, and microbiology. Our expert teams can assist you in making decisions on relevant testing and our scientific expertise is matched only by our customer dedication.

In addition to our comprehensive range of routine tests, we pioneer personalised health care including our DNA-profiling service powered by Orivet®, and our exclusive allervet® service. These services focus on early detection of disease, and personalised medicine, leading to more effective health management and improved outcomes for your patients.

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Alongside our veterinary diagnostic services, we also offer a wide range of other microbiological services including environmental, water, pool hydrotherapy and equipment hygiene testing. We also operate an independent National External Quality Assessment (EQA) scheme for a wide range of analytical equipment brands.

Water Testing

Our interest does not stop at the point of diagnosis however, and we are involved in veterinary medicine research, contributing to publications using client generated samples and those gathered in collaboration with other veterinary centres and universities. We also support industry expertise and sponsor conferences and events, thus helping to foster training and advance education for the benefit of animals and humans.

As a centre of educational excellence, we provide a wide range of free and reasonably priced CPD for veterinary professionals. However, we also believe in the encouragement and support of younger generations, so our pathologists are also among 30,000 STEM volunteers inspiring school children across the UK and educating them about careers in science, veterinary profession, and work in the laboratory.

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Given the broadest skill base of highly qualified pathologists and laboratory scientists, our services extend beyond the scope of veterinary industry. Our investment programme ensures that we have capacity and technical capabilities to guarantee successful partnerships with universities, research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers and other organizations.

We are dedicated to supporting your business, with our team of pathologists, veterinary and biomedical scientists and Customer Excellence specialists. It is our firm belief that scientific analysis is only part of our role, and we extend the same dedication and care to our clients and their patients: we are always here to answer your questions and help with the most challenging and complex cases.

With NationWide Laboratories as your partner, you’ll feel supported and looked after. We welcome an opportunity to make a positive difference to your business.

TESTIMONIALS

Our customers provide care knowing that they are supported by a trusted, reliable partner who is committed to delivering excellence and innovation in animal health.

TESTIMONIALS

We have used NWL for many years now and are always impressed by their rapid turnaround, approachability and advice. The whole process from sample pickup to result reporting is very efficient and makes life so much easier for us in general practice.

Andrew Price, Tweed House Veterinary Surgery

Since working at Sandbeck I have been incredibly impressed with your lab – I’d go as far as to say it is the best service I have experienced in all my time in practice!

Julian Norton, The Yorkshire Vet at Sandbeck Vets

Twycross Zoo have used NWL for a few years. We have found the service to be first class and they are always happy to help with any queries we may have and offer extra testing if we need. The sample collection is a great service with us being based so rural.

Phillipa Dobbs, Twycross Zoo
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