At the end of last year, testing for Beta-D-Glucan (BDG) was brought in-house. The median turnaround time using the new in-house assay is around two days, which facilitates a greater impact on antifungal stewardship when the result is negative.
News and events
New Abbott Alinity system installed at Epsom Hospital
At the end of last year, a new Abbott Alinity GLP automation system was installed in the laboratory at Epsom Hospital, replacing the existing aging equipment.
Pathology Service Update: Results for renin, aldosterone, androstenedione, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, DHEAS and testosterone confirmation now going out at usual
The delay in reporting results for renin, aldosterone, androstenedione, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, DHEAS and testosterone confirmation reported in January has been resolved and results are now going out as usual.
Salmonella detection to be by PCR only from 1 February 2024
From 1 February 2024, Salmonella detection in faeces will be by PCR only and culture will no longer be routinely performed.
Have your say: South West London Pathology (SWLP) User Satisfaction Survey
An important element of the pathology quality improvement process is identifying the needs and requirements of those using our services. One way of assessing this is by asking you to complete a short survey.
Launch of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Alerts for primary care
In line with the national think kidneys acute kidney injury programme, led by NHS England, the Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) alert system is being rolled out to cover patients in the community.
SWLP Training Team wins prestigious IBMS poster competition
At this year’s IBMS Congress, members of the SWLP Training Team won the poster competition in the education and training category.
Scopio digital platform introduced at Croydon Hospital for blood film morphology
A new digital platform called Scopio by Beckman Coulter has been introduced at Croydon Hospital for blood film morphology. The new platform can do a full field scan, which means that it is scanning the entire blood film, including feathery edge of the blood film, which is why it is able to look at almost all, if not all, cell types present on that particular film.
A day in the life… Denise Eck, Reception Supervisor
Find out about a day in the life of our Reception Supervisor at Croydon Hospital Denise Eck.