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.
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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.
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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.