Histology Services for Hospitals, Laboratories & Clinics
HTS Labs provides flexible histology services in Ireland for hospitals, laboratories and clinics requiring routine, backlog or outsourced histology support through ISO 15189-accredited laboratory partners.
Histology Services Built Around Your Laboratory Needs
Flexible support for routine workloads, additional capacity and histology backlogs.
HTS Labs provides flexible histology solutions that can be tailored to the requirements of hospitals, laboratories and clinics. Whether you require support with a temporary backlog, additional processing capacity or an ongoing outsourced histology service, we can build a pathway around your existing laboratory workflow.
Our services range from technical processing and slide preparation through to consultant pathologist reporting, supported by ISO 15189-accredited laboratory partners, managed logistics and end-to-end sample tracking.
Flexible Histology Service Options
Full Service
End-to-end histology support from sample receipt and processing through to consultant pathologist reporting.
Wet-to-Slide
Histology processing from wet tissue through to prepared slides, ready for reporting by your own pathology team.
Block-to-Slide
Blocks are cut and stained to provide diagnostic-quality slides for reporting within your laboratory.
Block-to-Report
Prepared blocks are processed through slide preparation and consultant pathologist reporting.
Review Only
Consultant pathologist review of prepared slides where additional reporting expertise or capacity is required.
Digital Slide Scanning
High-resolution digital scanning to support remote review, consultation and digital pathology workflows.
Key Features & Benefits
- High quality Sample Processing
- Rapid turnaround times – 5 to 7 days
- Expert pathologist reviews
- Seamless IT integration for tracking & reporting
- Full audit trail from start to finish
Current Turnaround Time
Histology Backlog Support
Additional capacity when your laboratory needs it
Histology workloads can fluctuate significantly due to staffing pressures, increased specimen volumes, equipment downtime or existing case backlogs.
HTS Labs can provide additional outsourced histology capacity on either a planned or responsive basis, helping laboratories manage workload without committing to permanent additional infrastructure.
Support can range from block cutting and H&E staining through to complete sample-to-report services.
Our Histology Laboratory was facing a significant backlog of blocks, which was impacting our turnaround times. We decided to outsource block cutting and H&E staining to HTS Labs.
Steve and the team provided excellent customer service, fast turnaround times, and made the entire process seamless. Their support provided exactly the relief our department needed at a challenging time.
We continue to use HTS Labs when required to help prevent future backlogs, and I would highly recommend their services.
Sinead Macken, Chief Medical Scientist
Beaumont Hospital
Histology Services for Hospitals, Laboratories & Clinics
HTS Labs provides flexible histology support for hospitals, laboratories and clinics, with services tailored around existing workflows, capacity requirements and reporting needs.
Whether support is needed during periods of increased workload, to help reduce backlogs, or as part of an ongoing outsourced histology service, we can provide a pathway that fits the requirements of each organisation.
Whether support is needed during periods of increased workload, to help reduce backlogs, or as part of an ongoing outsourced histology service, we can provide a pathway that fits the requirements of each organisation.
Hospital Laboratories
Additional capacity for routine workloads, backlog reduction or temporary pressure on internal resources.
Private Hospitals & Clinics
Outsourced histology support with laboratory processing and, where needed, consultant pathologist reporting.
Diagnostic Laboratories
Flexible technical and reporting support that complements existing in-house services.
Healthcare Groups
Consistent histology support across multiple locations, backed by coordinated logistics and case tracking.
Looking for flexible histology support?
Whether you require temporary backlog support or an ongoing outsourced histology service, our team can help build a pathway around your laboratory’s requirements.
Consultant Pathologist Reporting
HTS Labs provides access to experienced consultant pathologists to support outsourced histology reporting, including IMC-registered pathologists reporting for HTS Labs.
Depending on the service model required, clients can use HTS Labs for technical histology processing alone or combine processing with consultant pathologist reporting as part of a complete outsourced pathway.
This flexible approach allows hospitals, laboratories and clinics to access additional reporting capacity while retaining the level of control that best suits their existing workflow.
Depending on the service model required, clients can use HTS Labs for technical histology processing alone or combine processing with consultant pathologist reporting as part of a complete outsourced pathway.
This flexible approach allows hospitals, laboratories and clinics to access additional reporting capacity while retaining the level of control that best suits their existing workflow.
Flexible Reporting Support
Use HTS Labs for technical processing only, reporting only, or a combined end-to-end service.
Consultant Pathologist Expertise
Cases can be reported by experienced consultant pathologists, including IMC-registered pathologists reporting for HTS Labs.
Integrated Histology Pathways
Reporting can be incorporated into Full Service and Block-to-Report workflows, depending on client requirements.
Need additional histology reporting capacity?
Talk to our team about technical processing and consultant pathologist reporting options.
Immunohistochemistry & Special Stains
Where additional diagnostic work-up is required, HTS Labs can provide access to a comprehensive Immunohistochemistry service through ISO 15189-accredited EU laboratory partners.
More than 300 IHC, molecular and special stains are available, supporting a wide range of diagnostic requirements. Digital slide scans can also be provided to support review, collaboration and reporting.
Clients can access IHC as part of a wider histology pathway or as a standalone referred service, depending on their requirements.
More than 300 IHC, molecular and special stains are available, supporting a wide range of diagnostic requirements. Digital slide scans can also be provided to support review, collaboration and reporting.
Clients can access IHC as part of a wider histology pathway or as a standalone referred service, depending on their requirements.
Immunohistochemistry & Special Stains
Where additional diagnostic work-up is required, HTS Labs can provide access to a comprehensive Immunohistochemistry service through ISO 15189-accredited EU laboratory partners.
More than 300 IHC, molecular and special stains are available, supporting a wide range of diagnostic requirements. Digital slide scans can also be provided to support review, collaboration and reporting.
Clients can access IHC as part of a wider histology pathway or as a standalone referred service, depending on their requirements.
More than 300 IHC, molecular and special stains are available, supporting a wide range of diagnostic requirements. Digital slide scans can also be provided to support review, collaboration and reporting.
Clients can access IHC as part of a wider histology pathway or as a standalone referred service, depending on their requirements.
Explore our Immunohistochemistry service
View our full IHC service
300+
IHC, molecular & special stains available
ISO 15189-accredited laboratory partners
Access to specialist testing through accredited EU laboratory partners.
Digital slide scans available
Supporting review, collaboration and reporting.
Flexible referral options
Available as part of a wider histology pathway or as a standalone referred service.
Explore our Immunohistochemistry service
View our full IHC service
HTS LabsMarket Leaders
Choosing HTS Labs means partnering with a team dedicated to enhancing laboratory efficiency and accuracy through innovative technology and expert pathology services. Our commitment to quality, supported by ISO:15189 accredited partners, ensures reliable and high-standard results. With a focus on both public and private sectors, we offer flexible, customised solutions to meet your specific needs. Our seamless electronic connectivity and experienced consultant pathologist teams guarantee swift, precise diagnostics, making HTS Labs a trusted choice for your laboratory service needs.
• Dedicated Account Management
• Best in class Customer Support
• Quality driven
• Proven providers to the Public and Private sectors
Complete Histology Sample Tracking with TrackR
As we move towards digital pathology, HTS Labs gives our clients access to all elements of the histology journey via our TrackR portal – pictures of received samples & request forms, turnaround time reports, complete audit trails and historical data going back to the beginning of the contract. This platform was developed fully in-house with input and feedback from our diverse client base.
Backed by our Clients
At HTS Labs, we believe in transparency and building trust with our potential clients. To demonstrate our commitment and the quality of our services, we can connect you with one of our existing clients. This allows you to hear firsthand about their experiences and the benefits they’ve gained from partnering with us.
We take pride in our open and trusted relationships within the industry and are confident that our clients’ testimonials will provide you with the assurance you need.
Quality & Governance
Quality oversight is built into every stage of the HTS Labs histology pathway, from sample receipt and logistics through to laboratory processing, reporting and case completion.
HTS Labs works with ISO 15189-accredited laboratory partners and established quality procedures to support consistent, reliable histology services for hospitals, laboratories and clinics.
Our histology services are supported by ongoing pathology and quality governance, including internal review processes, external quality assurance participation and service monitoring.
Where consultant reporting is included, cases are reported by experienced pathologists, including IMC-registered pathologists reporting for HTS Labs.
Looking for a histology partner with robust quality oversight?
Talk to our team about your service requirements.
ISO 15189-Accredited Laboratory Partners
Histology processing is supported through accredited laboratory partners.
Pathology & Quality Governance
Clinical and operational oversight helps maintain consistent standards across the service.
Quality Assurance & Validation
Services are supported by established quality procedures, validation processes and external quality assurance.
End-to-End Traceability
Samples and cases can be tracked throughout the pathway using HTS Labs systems and agreed workflows.
HISTOLOGYTimeline
1. Order Placement
Manual input via our portal or automated through your PMS.
2. Sample Collection
Our tracked and temperature-controlled fleet collects samples.
3. Quality Control
Samples are QC checked for accuracy and packed to IATA standards.
4. Laboratory Analysis:
Samples are sent via DHL Medical Express to an ISO15189 laboratory.
5. Results Delivery
Results are made available on our portal or via integration to your system.
HistologyFrequently Asked Questions
What histology services does HTS Labs provide?
HTS Labs provides flexible histology services for hospitals, laboratories and clinics across Ireland. Support can be tailored to different stages of the histology pathway, including full sample-to-report services, wet-to-slide, block-to-slide, block-to-report, review-only services and digital slide scanning.
Where required, HTS Labs can also provide access to consultant pathologist reporting, Immunohistochemistry, molecular and special stains through ISO 15189-accredited laboratory partners.
Can HTS Labs help manage a histology backlog?
Yes. HTS Labs can provide additional histology capacity to support laboratories experiencing temporary backlogs, increased specimen volumes, staffing pressures or other workload challenges.
Support can be provided for specific stages of the workflow, such as block cutting and H&E staining, or as part of a broader outsourced histology service. This allows laboratories to increase capacity without having to outsource the entire histology pathway.
Can we outsource only block cutting and H&E staining?
Yes. HTS Labs offers a Block-to-Slide service for laboratories that require support with block cutting and H&E staining while retaining reporting within their own pathology team.
Blocks are collected through the agreed logistics pathway, processed into diagnostic-quality slides and returned for local reporting. This can be particularly useful for laboratories managing workload pressures or histology backlogs.
Does HTS Labs provide consultant pathologist reporting?
Yes. HTS Labs can provide consultant pathologist reporting as part of selected histology service pathways, including experienced pathologists and IMC-registered pathologists reporting for HTS Labs.
Clients can choose technical histology processing only or combine processing with consultant pathologist reporting, depending on their existing laboratory workflow and capacity requirements.
Can HTS Labs provide Block-to-Slide histology services?
Yes. HTS Labs provides Block-to-Slide histology support for hospitals and diagnostic laboratories requiring additional technical processing capacity.
FFPE blocks can be collected, quality checked and processed into prepared slides before being returned to the client for reporting. The service can be used for routine workload support or to help reduce histology backlogs.
Can HTS Labs collect histology samples from our hospital or laboratory?
Yes. HTS Labs manages histology collections through an established logistics network supporting healthcare providers across Ireland.
Collection arrangements can be tailored to the needs of the client, with samples, blocks or slides transported through agreed pathways and tracked throughout the process. Scheduled and responsive collection options can be discussed during service setup.
Are the laboratories used by HTS Labs ISO 15189 accredited?
HTS Labs works with ISO 15189-accredited laboratory partners for histology and related pathology services.
Quality oversight is incorporated throughout the pathway, including sample receipt, laboratory processing, reporting and case completion, with services supported by established quality and governance procedures.
What is the turnaround time for outsourced histology?
HTS Labs offers rapid turnaround times for histology testing, with an average of 5 to 7 days from sample receipt to report delivery. Our fast, efficient service ensures that healthcare providers can make timely decisions for their patients. All reports are delivered through our advanced TrackR system, providing real-time updates and a complete audit trail.
Can histology slides be digitally scanned?
Yes. HTS Labs can provide high-resolution digital slide scanning as part of its histology and pathology services.
Digital slides can support remote review, collaboration and consultant pathologist reporting, while also helping healthcare providers integrate digital pathology into existing diagnostic workflows.
Does HTS Labs provide IHC and special stains?
Yes. HTS Labs provides access to a comprehensive Immunohistochemistry service through ISO 15189-accredited EU laboratory partners.
More than 300 IHC, molecular and special stains are available, with digital slide scans also available to support review and reporting. IHC can be accessed as part of a wider histology pathway or as a standalone referred service.
Can HTS Labs integrate histology results with our existing systems?
HTS Labs can work with clients to establish an appropriate results and case-management workflow based on their existing systems and service requirements.
TrackR provides case tracking, audit trails, turnaround monitoring and access to case information, while specific integration requirements can be discussed during service setup.
How do we set up an outsourced histology service with HTS Labs?
The first step is to discuss your histology requirements with the HTS Labs team.
We will review the type of support required, expected volumes, collection arrangements, technical processing, reporting requirements and results workflow. A service pathway can then be developed around your existing laboratory processes, whether you need temporary backlog support, additional capacity or an ongoing outsourced histology service.
Discuss your needs with sales@htslabs.ie
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Our specialist laboratory partners are recognised global leaders in delivering comprehensive laboratory services across both public and private sectors. They are fully ISO:15189 accredited. Leveraging advanced electronic connectivity, we provide a broad range of histological investigations.
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Whether you need temporary backlog support, additional processing capacity or an ongoing outsourced histology service, our team can help build a pathway around your requirements.
