Immunoglobulin and serum protein electrophoresis requesting is changing on 8 July 2026. Clinicians can now request immunoglobulins only or immunoglobulins and electrophoresis. This change will enable doctors to more effectively request the tests that are clinically indicated and streamline laboratory testing, delivering improved turnaround times for these tests. This change will apply to Epsom & St Helier Hospitals and their associated GPs initially, and will then be rolled out to all service users in south west London.
News and events
July 8, 2026
New test codes for requesting immunoglobulins – Epsom and St Helier hospitals and GPs only
June 12, 2026
Kim Brown: gesh celebrating an NHS leader and mentor 27 years in the making!
After 27 years of dedicated service to the NHS, Kim Brown, Technical Lead in Biochemistry, has finally received the recognition she richly deserves through the gesh Long Service Awards.
June 8, 2026
From Milton Keynes to Network Lead: Sewa Joacquim-Hearne on collaboration, chaos, and a career in blood transfusion
Just three weeks into her new role as Blood Transfusion (BT) Network Lead for SWLP, Sewa Joacquim-Hearne is already on the move. Based at St George’s Hospital but with a presence planned across all five sites, including Epsom, St Helier, Kingston, and Croydon, she is taking on a role that is as much about connection as it is about clinical expertise.
May 26, 2026
SWLP Microbiologist presents groundbreaking TB research at ESCMID Global 2026
Shanthiya Akeesan, a Specialist Biomedical Scientist at Epsom and St Helier delivered a highly successful booth presentation on latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) screening at ESCMID Global 2026 in Munich, Germany. The presentation, titled ‘Evaluation of a fully automated second-generation interferon-gamma release assay for latent tuberculosis infection: diagnostic performance and clinical implications’, showcased Shanthiya’s research into […]
May 21, 2026
Croydon laboratory welcomes special Havey’s Lab Tours visitor
The Croydon laboratory was absolutely delighted to this month welcome a very special visitor as part of the Harvey’s Lab Tours scheme. Milana, who dreams of becoming a doctor when she grows up, joined us for a behind-the-scenes look at pathology, and we’re thrilled to say she left even more inspired and determined than when […]
May 19, 2026
A Day in the Life: Rafal Ridha, Advanced Biomedical Scientist / POCT Coordinator
A Day in the Life: Rafal Ridha, Advanced Biomedical Scientist / POCT Coordinator What does an average day look like for you? For Rafal Ridha, every day starts with structure and focus. “My day begins with a team huddle,” she explains. “We identify any immediate challenges across clinical areas and prioritise devices or wards that […]
April 28, 2026
Incorrect Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) results issued between 27 December 2025 and 4 March 2026
On 4 March, South West London Pathology (SWLP) identified an issue with Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) test results from between 27 December 2025 to 4 March 2026. During this period, some results were issued that were falsely high (positive). All results that went out from 5 March onwards are correct. The FIT test looks for […]
April 27, 2026
SWLP shortlisted for five IBMS awards
We are excited and proud to announce that teams across SWLP have been shortlisted for five IBMS awards, our highest number of shortlisted nominations ever. The shortlisted nominations are: Best Use of Innovation or Technology SWLP POCT team for the introduction of a troponin POCT solution in ED at Kingston Hospital Harvey’s Lab Tour of […]
April 24, 2026
Cytology team celebrates 10-year milestone and national award shortlisting
An SWLP team that revolutionised one-stop cancer diagnostic clinics is celebrating a decade of service, and a prestigious national award nomination.