A new study carried out using existing laboratory test data shows that people who had a positive PCR test for Covid-19 but a negative serology test, meaning that they did not produce detectable antibodies, still had a significant amount of protection from reinfection.
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June 2, 2021
A new study shows that previous Covid-19 infection protects against reinfection even without antibodies
May 10, 2021
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and South West London Pathology announce new pathology partnership
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and South West London Pathology are announcing the formation of a new pathology partnership for south west London and beyond.
April 6, 2021
SWLP says a sad farewell to virologist Dr David Carrington
The end of March marked the retirement of St George’s Hospital Virologist Dr David Carrington.
April 6, 2021
Croydon Health Services CEO opens refurbished SWLP laboratories
On Friday 26 March, the South West London Pathology (SWLP) laboratories at Croydon University Hospital were delighted to welcome Trust Chief Executive Matthew Kershaw to open the newly refurbished laboratories.