Test and Service Updates
Our test repertoire is frequently updated with new tests. Please check this webpage regularly for information about our new tests.
Test and Service Updates
Latest news
April 6, 2023
Immucor live at Croydon Hospital for blood transfusion
On Wednesday (4 April), the Croydon blood transfusion service went live with the Immucor system. Immucor is the leading provider of transfusion and transplantation diagnostic products in the UK. The new system is fully automated and has high accuracy.
April 4, 2023
Hepatitis B and C screening in ED
In line with national guidance, Hepatitis B and C screening has now been introduced at Croydon Hospital. The purpose of the initiative is to identify cases of these diseases in patients who may not know they have them, so treatment can be offered early.
November 4, 2022
Immunology services at St George’s and Epsom and St Helier Hospitals merging
Immunology services at St George’s and Epsom and St Helier Hospitals are merging into one service, which will be located at St George’s Hospital. This is taking place during October and November.
October 17, 2022
Microbiology services at SWLP live with a new Laboratory Information Management System
Microbiology at SWLP successfully went live with the new system on Monday 10 October. This marks a significant achievement for teams within SWLP and across the four trusts who have worked extremely hard to make this happen.