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SWLP awards major blood sciences contract to Beckman Coulter

At the beginning of the year, South West London Pathology (SWLP) was delighted to award a major clinical blood sciences (CBS) contract for all SWLP sites to global leader in clinical diagnostics Beckman Coulter. The new contract is for CBS services at all SWLP sites across the network, covering clinical chemistry, haematology, coagulation, serology and pre-analytical automation.

SWLP will work in partnership with Beckman Coulter to introduce their most cutting-edge technologies to SWLP CBS laboratories and to streamline workflows and processes to created one of the most advanced, innovative and efficient clinical blood science services in the country.

Simon Brewer, SWLP Managing Director, says, “I am delighted to be able to announce the award of the CBS contract to Beckman Coulter. I am looking forward to not only updating our equipment, but also to simplifying our workflows, reducing inefficient processes, releasing time to improve our productivity and using the new technology to be even more innovative in the future.

“I am confident that our partnership with Beckman Coulter will allow us to become a leading blood sciences service and to push the boundaries of diagnostic services in this area.”

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