The Microbiology laboratory at South West London Pathology (SWLP) is now following advice set out in the UK Standards for Microbiology Investigation for the investigation of faecal specimens for Clostridioides difficile (UKHSA) regarding criteria for C. difficile testing.
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March 8, 2026
Ambition and success: Anna Parley on International Women’s Day
For Anna Parley, Communications and Marketing Lead at South West London Pathology, International Women’s Day is both a celebration and a moment of reflection.
March 2, 2026
Immunology Laboratory upgrade – latest updates
The Immunology Laboratory is undergoing a major upgrade in partnership with Siemens. The project includes installation of a new automated sample handling system, consolidation of lab testing onto fewer analytical platforms and repatriation of many tests.
February 16, 2026
A day in the life of Thomas Walton, SWLP’s Chemistry Network Lead
In the fast-paced world of pathology, where millions of samples are processed to unlock the secrets of health and disease, leadership is less about sitting behind a desk and more about orchestrating a complex, human-centred operation. For Thomas Walton, the Chemistry Network Lead for SWLP, every day is a dynamic puzzle of people, processes, and innovation.