Timothy Woolley
Chief Scientific Officer
Inuvi Diagnostics
United Kingdom
Tim trained as a BMS at the Institute of Pathology and Tropical Medicine, RAF Halton; completing his BSc and MSc at the Royal Naval Hospital Haslar. During this time, he undertook research at Porton Down and Collingdale, before being seconded into the NHS. After leaving the forces Tim has worked primarily in the private sector, co-founding Inuvi Diagnostics in 2018. Based in Gloucestershire Inuvi was the first laboratory in the UK to gain ISO 15189 including flexible scope for capillary blood testing. The laboratories research focus is on whole process verification, patient centric collection methods, reference ranges, sample stability and the use of capillary blood testing for mass population testing.
Topics
Self Collected Capillary Blood Testing - A Laboratory Perspective
Quality in Laboratory Medicine
Direct-to-Consumer Testing
6.2.2026 10:00 - 10:30 | Hall 208
Self-collected capillary blood sampling followed by laboratory testing has been proven to be a viable alternative to venepuncture and could well be a significant contributor to a more patient-centric, personalised, cost-efficient healthcare system, while also significantly reducing the environmental impact of the blood collection process. However, its widespread uptake is not without its problems. Here, we discuss the role of the laboratory, whole process verification, ISO 15189 accreditation, laboratory operation considerations, and finally, problems and pitfalls.