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 […]
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April 28, 2026
Incorrect Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) results issued between 27 December 2025 and 4 March 2026
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.
April 22, 2026
SWLP’s Shiva Joshi ranked 2nd in global Andrology & Embryology EQA scheme
South West London Pathology is proud to celebrate a truly outstanding achievement by one of our own. Shiva Joshi, a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in our Blood Sciences department at Croydon Hospital, has been recognised as the 2nd best performer worldwide in the 2026 Andrology and Embryology External Quality Assessment (EQA) scheme. This remarkable result places […]
April 20, 2026
Seven Years, four modules and a pandemic: Gill Hubbard’s MSc journey
After seven years of part-time study, countless late nights and a global pandemic, Gill Hubbard, Head of Quality at SWLP, has officially completed her MSc in Healthcare Quality Management. “It’s a great achievement,” she says with a smile. “I’m just very happy to be done with it.” Gill began the MSc just before COVID-19 changed […]
March 17, 2026
Updated criteria for C. difficile testing in community patients
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.
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.