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Cellular Pathology

Our cellular pathology service offers a comprehensive range of histopathology, cytopathology, and perinatal pathology and hospital autopsy services.

Our expertise is wide ranging and is supported by experienced clinical and scientific staff – many of whom contribute to the teaching of medical undergraduates and postgraduates.

All our consultants have a sub-specialty interest and attend multi-disciplinary team meetings and national external quality assessment schemes relevant to their areas of interest.

Our hub laboratory for cellular pathology is based at St George’s Hospital. Facilities include:

  • fully equipped video-conferencing rooms used for on-site
  • remote multi-disciplinary team meetings
  • teaching.

Our core services for histology and cytology include:

  • skin pathology
  • breast pathology
  • head and neck pathology
  • genitourinary pathology
  • upper and lower gastrointestinal pathology
  • gynaecological histopathology
  • cervical cytology
  • endocrine pathology
  • haematopathology.

Latest news

May 13, 2025

A day in the life of Hamza Sharif, Central Reception Pathology Manager

Hamza joined SWLP in 2024 in the role of Central Reception Pathology Manager, based at St George’s Hospital. 

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April 7, 2025

SWLP welcomes new Cellular Pathology General Manager Dalian Beaver

Dalian Beaver, the newly appointed General Manager of Cellular Pathology, embodies the power of resilience, determination, and continuous self-improvement. Her journey from a young immigrant navigating a new education system to a senior leader in the NHS is nothing short of inspiring. With nearly two decades of experience in biomedical science and management, Dalian’s story is a testament to the transformative impact of hard work, ambition, and an unwavering self-belief.

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March 25, 2025

SWLP preparing to launch cutting-edge digital pathology project

SWLP is spearheading a revolutionary digital pathology project aimed at enhancing diagnostic accuracy and reducing turnaround times for patients. This innovative initiative, which spans multiple hospitals across south west London, is part of a broader national programme designed to modernise cellular pathology services and improve cancer diagnostics. The project will go live in July.

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March 13, 2025

New courier contract awarded

Following a lengthy procurement process, the new SWLP courier contract has been awarded to eCourier, which is part of the Royal Mail group.

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