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Test and service updates

October 23, 2025

Clinical biochemistry reference range changes

South West London Pathology (SWLP) is introducing new Beckman Coulter biochemistry analysers to it’s blood sciences laboratories across the whole SWLP network. This post includes the reference range changes for Croydon, Kingston and St George’s Hospital. Details of the changes for Epsom and St Helier hospitals will be added soon.

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September 19, 2024

Clinical biochemistry reference range changes at Croydon Hospital

South West London Pathology (SWLP) is introducing new Beckman Coulter biochemistry analysers to the laboratory at Croydon Hospital, which will replace the current Roche analysers. This is planned to take place on 30 September, although this date is subject to change. As part of the transition process, verification studies have been carried out to identify […]

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August 22, 2024

Incorrect comment displayed with IgE to mixed fowl feathers allergy test

Since the introduction of the new laboratory IT system on 23 January 2023, the comment being appended to results for IgE to mixed fowl feathers (test code EX71) has been incorrect.

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June 20, 2022

Immunology services across south west London to be centralised at the Immunology Laboratory at St George’s Hospital

All Immunology services and tests are moving to the South West London Pathology (SWLP) Immunology Laboratory and Protein Reference Unit at St George’s Hospital, which will become the hub for immunology across south west London. Already one of the largest immunology services in the country, the team will be expanded further when immunology services and […]

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December 1, 2020

South West London Pathology launches new website

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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September 6, 2019

SWLP Pathology News October 2016

This edition includes articles on new online ordering system for pathology consumables, new results line, paper request forms and faecal calprotectin.

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Latest news

January 20, 2026

SWLP pioneers national first in emergency heart care

In a significant advance for emergency medicine, SWLP has become the first pathology network in the country to successfully implement a groundbreaking point-of-care, high-sensitivity troponin testing pathway within the busy Emergency Department at Kingston Hospital. This transformative development is set to profoundly improve the care and experience of the many patients who arrive with chest pain, a symptom that demands both swift and accurate assessment.

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January 15, 2026

A day in the life…Faye Browne, Quality Lead in Point of Care Testing

Faye joined the SWLP Point of Care Testing (POCT) team in 2019 as a POCT coordinator, having previously worked as a biomedical scientist in biochemistry and being rostered onto her organisation’s POCT team, where her interest in point of care began. During her time at SWLP, Faye’s role has developed into the Quality Lead for the expanding service. 

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December 24, 2025

Celebrating a landmark year: SWLP Annual Report 2024/25

We have published our Annual Report for 2024/25, showcasing a year of exceptional transition, resilience, and achievement. The report highlights a period of major modernisation, with significant investments in cutting-edge automation from partners like Beckman Coulter, Leica Biosystems, Roche, and Kiestra. This technological transformation is enhancing diagnostic precision and speed across the network. A defining […]

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December 22, 2025

SWLP Cellular Pathology team achieves sustained turnaround time success

South West London Pathology’s (SWLP) Cellular Pathology department has achieved a significant and sustained improvement in turnaround times for suspected cancer histopathology samples, now consistently meeting a key national NHS target.

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