A NEW £1 million health venture has opened in Daresbury.

Sankey Biolabs, the new health testing and screening venture, has been established at Sci-Tech Daresbury.

The Sankey Biolabs laboratory provides diagnostic blood testing services to a range of companies, organisations and occupational health specialists, with a focus on the health and wellbeing of employees nationwide.

Its initial array of blood testing profiles ranges from immunity screens for blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV, through to health screens such as kidney, liver and lipid profiles, as well as specific tests for cardiac risk, pre-diabetes and vitamin D deficiency.

The laboratory is offering results on the same day that samples are received.

Frank said: “We pride ourselves on providing a quality service to an expanding client base, delivering reliable and timely diagnostic information through pathology testing solutions across a number of disciplines, including serology, clinical biochemistry, haematology and molecular biology.

“Increasingly, people want to make informed decisions about their lifestyle, and employers are consciously looking to invest in the health and wellbeing of their workforce.

“Sankey Biolabs has been established with these market opportunities in mind, as we recognise that a healthy and motivated workforce will reduce absenteeism and improve productivity.”

John Leake, business growth director, Sci-Tech Daresbury, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Sankey Biolabs to our campus. Frank spearheads a company that combines sharp business acumen with scientific innovation to address a key unmet need that will help companies develop better wellbeing strategies for their workforce.

“I’m confident an exciting period of growth lies ahead for the business, and our Home for Life ethos means Sci-Tech Daresbury is the perfect location for Sankey Biolabs to expand as demand rises from its target markets.”