FOI release

Spend on Pathology or Laboratory testing

Case reference FOI2022/00864

Published 15 July 2022

Request

Spend on Pathology or Laboratory testing

1) How much did the local authority spend in each of the past three financial years (2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22) on pathology testing in each of the following areas:

- Testing relating to sexually transmitted diseases

- Testing related to public health issues (such as screening for latent tuberculosis)

- Other testing

2) Please list the amount spent in each year with any pathology laboratories (including NHS) with which the authority spent over £25,000 in any calendar year

Response

1) How much did the local authority spend in each of the past three financial years (2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22) on pathology testing in each of the following areas:

- Testing relating to sexually transmitted diseases

There were no direct costs for pathology testing in the financial years in question, however, this would have been included in the sexual health services provided by a third party via a commissioned contract.

- Testing related to public health issues (such as screening for latent tuberculosis)

£0.00 in each of the above financial years.

- Other testing

£0.00 in each of the above financial years.

2) Please list the amount spent in each year with any pathology laboratories (including NHS) with which the authority spent over £25,000 in any calendar year

The council has not spent over £25,000 in any calendar year with any pathology laboratory.

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