Pricing and Online Ordering at www.alphalabs.co.uk Pricing and Online Ordering at www.alphalabs.co.uk n freephone order 0800 387732 n buy online at www.alphalabs.co.uk nemail order sales@alphalabs.co.uk nfreefax order 0800 614249 18 19 Patient Pack Components The Alpha Portal Patient Pack Components Instruction Leaflet: A “how-to” guide on the collection of the faeces, sampling process, and return of the sample. May contain additional supporting information such as links to helpful websites, contact numbers, and a “what next” section as to the onward pathway. Return Envelope: The collection device may be posted back to the laboratory or taken back the GP’s surgery for collection by routine laboratory transport. Test/Laboratory Request Form: A test request form may be required by the laboratory to process the sample and track result reporting. The GP is sometimes asked a series of questions as to the reason behind the FIT referral, this form can be used to collate the patient information along with the quantitative FIT result. Sample Collection Aid: The Fe-Col® collection paper is an innovative sample collection paper, designed to fit around the toilet seat, and allow you to catch the faeces sample before it touches the toilet bowl or water. It is a hygienic sample collection method which allows the patient to use the toilet as they would normally. The paper contains no additives, or adhesives, and the edges can simply be torn, allowing the paper and the faeces to fall into the toilet for hygienic disposal. The paper is biodegradable and is safe for the sewage system. Patient Information Sheets: Depending on the pathway (Rapid Diagnostic Centres, routine GP visit, clinics, etc) you may wish to include a patient information sheet. It may outline in more detail what the test is for, why they have been asked to complete it, and what happens next. Questionnaire Cards: Newly started services, or services undergoing changes may wish to receive feedback on their FIT service, not just regarding the test but the pathway. We can help you design a questionnaire card to include with the test return to help gather data on patient feedback. We can also provide: n Small, grip seal bags n Padded envelopes for general mailing n Freepost, pre-addressed envelopes for ease of use The Alpha Portal The Alpha Portal (TAP) is a dedicated online ordering system from Alpha Laboratories. This initiative enables hospitals, trusts and service coordinators to log in and order patient kits for direct delivery to clinics, GP surgeries or directly to patients; revolutionising logistical processes by reducing the administrative burden. This new system combats common issues such as dealing with bulk deliveries, HGV traffic on-site, storage limitations, postage administration and other logistical challenges. More importantly, TAP is an easier system that reduces the risk of errors in vital services. The user-friendly interface allows flexible management of urgent (24hr), ad-hoc (48hr) deliveries and forward ordering for the coming months, depending on the kits or service level required. For Calprotectin Testing Introducing individual sample collection kits for patient use can provide significant improvements in your laboratory workflow and performance. The Alpha Laboratories UKCA marked CALEX® Cap Collection Set is specifically designed to simplify sample handling by patients, and can be ordered through The Alpha Portal. It provides convenient, hygienic and safe sample collection for the patient and provides a quality ready extracted sample to the laboratory. ■ Samples are already extracted on receipt into the laboratory ■ Releases resource ■ Removes the requirement for time in the safety cabinet ■ Samples are stabilised in specialised buffer immediately ■ Eliminates variable degradation in sample matrix during transit ■ Frees up storage within the laboratory ■ Removes excess single use plastic (faeces collection pot) from the diagnostic process ■ Reduces the number of delivery trucks required ■ Improved capacity and reduced turn around time - due to improved workflow IBDoc® kits can also be sent direct to the patient as and when they are required. For FIT Testing Customers of our bespoke FIT patient packs can now take advantage of the additional benefit of portal ordering. ■ Improved stock management: ■Live stock level updates ■ View Lot and expiry information ■ Forward planning and scheduled deliveries possible ■ Only requires administrative management: ■ Site specific stock level safety netting ■ Tracked deliveries ■ Detailed report functions available Additionally, TAP offers a significant time and cost saving approach, with a centralised postal tracking service which provides clear advantages above the obvious workflow improvements.
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