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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
SWLP Pathology News July 2020
This edition includes articles on covid-19 antibody testing, Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT), and Test requests and sample labelling.
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.
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.
SWLP Pathology News July 2016
This edition includes articles on sample labelling instructions, GP liaison – next steps, IT contacts and faecal occult blood in investigating GI symptoms.