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Quality assurance

South West London Pathology is committed to providing high-quality clinical and diagnostic services. Internal quality assurance is guaranteed by strict adherence to analytical protocols and a comprehensive internal quality control programme.

All of our laboratories are accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) which ensures that we meet the stringent requirements expected from a pathology service. UKAS provides accreditation to the internationally recognised standard ISO 15189 Medical Laboratories – requirements for quality and competence. 

All of our laboratories undergo yearly assessments by UKAS, ensuring that they comply with the regulations and requirements set out.

UKAS accreditation certificates and schedules

Clinical Blood Sciences, including Point of Care Testing, accreditation certificate

Clinical Blood Sciences, including Point of Care Testing, accreditation schedule

Cellular Pathology accreditation certificate

Cellular Pathology accreditation schedule

Immunology and Protein Reference Unit accreditation certificate

Immunology and Protein Reference Unit accreditation schedule

Microbiology accreditation certificate

Microbiology accreditation schedule

Clinical Blood Sciences accreditation certificate – Epsom and St Helier Hospitals

Clinical Blood Sciences accreditation schedule – Epsom and St Helier Hospitals

Our Blood Transfusion laboratories are regulated by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and are subject to periodic inspections to ensure compliance.

Find out more about MHRA inspections

Latest news
April 7, 2025

SWLP welcomes new Cellular Pathology General Manager Dalian Beaver

Dalian Beaver, the newly appointed General Manager of Cellular Pathology, embodies the power of resilience, determination, and continuous self-improvement. Her journey from a young immigrant navigating a new education system to a senior leader in the NHS is nothing short of inspiring. With nearly two decades of experience in biomedical science and management, Dalian’s story is a testament to the transformative impact of hard work, ambition, and an unwavering self-belief.

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March 25, 2025

SWLP preparing to launch cutting-edge digital pathology project

SWLP is spearheading a revolutionary digital pathology project aimed at enhancing diagnostic accuracy and reducing turnaround times for patients. This innovative initiative, which spans multiple hospitals across south west London, is part of a broader national programme designed to modernise cellular pathology services and improve cancer diagnostics. The project will go live in July.

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March 13, 2025

New courier contract awarded

Following a lengthy procurement process, the new SWLP courier contract has been awarded to eCourier, which is part of the Royal Mail group.

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March 1, 2025

Clinical blood sciences at St George’s Hospital welcomes young people for a Harvey’s Gang tour

This month, the clinical blood sciences laboratory at St George’s Hospital welcomed a group of young people for a tour of the lab. The young visitors are part of the Children and Young People’s Council at the Trust and are regular patients who have frequent blood tests and blood transfusions.

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