The new website offers a clear and simple navigation, a detailed test database with an easy-to-use search function and a consumables section which is linked to the test database, making it easy for users to find the type of container (test tubes, urine pots etc) that they need for specific tests.
Test and service updates
November 13, 2020
Pathology service update: processing of allergy samples
Due to staffing pressures at the Immunology laboratory at St George’s Hospital, it is anticipated that allergy blood tests will be processed with an extended turnaround time of up to three weeks. This is expected to last through November and December.
July 24, 2020
SWLP Pathology News July 2020
This edition includes articles on covid-19 antibody testing, Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT), and Test requests and sample labelling.
February 25, 2020
SWLP Pathology News February 2020
This edition includes articles on a New Laboratory Information Management System, Familial hypercholesterolaemia services at St George’s Hospital and Vitamin D guidelines.
September 6, 2019
SWLP Pathology News July 2019
This edition includes articles on mass spectrometry, malaria samples, payment for private tests and vitamin D guidelines.
September 6, 2019
SWLP Pathology News February 2019
This edition includes articles on grossly abnormal results, guidance on labelling and requests and samples, completing downtime forms and numbers to call for results and advice.
September 6, 2019
SWLP Pathology News November 2018
This edition includes articles on new review of biochemistry critical results telephone limits, blood tests on returning travellers, hyperkalaemia.
September 6, 2019
SWLP Pathology News May 2018
This edition includes articles on ordering pathology consumables, urine microscopy – changes to reporting and sensitivity testing for campylobacter.
September 6, 2019
SWLP Pathology News November 2017
This edition includes articles on urine collection for Chlamydia and gonorrhoea tests, requesting blood science and immunology tests and providing results directly to patients.