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New SWLP laboratory at Croydon Hospital transforms the diagnostic facility into one of the most advanced and innovative in the UK
- SWLP is a key part of the London medical infrastructure, serving over 3.5 million people via 5 hospital sites and 450 GP practices
- The SWLP labs network consists of 5 labs featuring cutting-edge technology that will perform over 30,000 daily tests when operating at full capacity, allowing for faster test result turnaround times and improved patient outcomes
- The new laboratories will deliver unified clinical blood science services, ensuring a wide range of medical services and diagnostic tests, enhancing the overall efficiency of healthcare delivery in the region
South West London Pathology (SWLP) introduces cutting-edge technologies to its laboratories to create one of the most modern, innovative, and efficient clinical blood science services in the country. The installation of the analysers at Croydon is the first step of the rollout of new blood sciences services at all SWLP sites across the network, covering clinical chemistry, haematology, coagulation, serology, and pre-analytical automation, in collaboration with Beckman Coulter, a global leader in clinical diagnostics.
South West London Pathology is an NHS pathology partnership providing a wide range of services to a large population of over 3.5 million people across South West London, made up of 5 hospital sites: St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Epsom Hospital, and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, to provide a single, integrated pathology service across South West London and beyond. It offers a wide range of diagnostic and clinical support services to these five hospitals, 450 GPs across London and surrounding areas, and other NHS institutions and private organisations.
Simon Brewer, SWLP Managing Director, says, “The successful introduction of the Beckman Coulter analysers at Croydon Hospital marks our first step towards an exciting new future for our clinical blood science services. As we continue to introduce new analysers across our network, we will be able to push the boundaries of diagnostic services in this area. I am confident that our partnership with Beckman Coulter will allow us to become a leading blood sciences service.”
Rob Young, UK General Manager for Beckman Coulter, added: “We are proud to provide Croydon with critical laboratory equipment which utilises the newest technologies and performs in line with the world's most advanced laboratories. By enhancing the capabilities of the laboratory staff, we are enabling them to not only increase the volume of tests but also to improve the quality of the results they provide to the clinical community. Our fundamental mission is to improve the operation of the laboratory, allowing the Croydon Health Services team to focus on safeguarding and improving patient health across the community."
About South West London Pathology (SWLP)
South West London Pathology (SWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership set up by St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to provide a single, integrated pathology service across South West London and beyond. On 1 May 2021, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust came together to form an expanded South West London Pathology partnership. SWLP offers a wide range of diagnostic and clinical support services to our four hospitals and GPs across London and beyond, as well as to other NHS institutions and private organisations. Its service covers 3.5 million people across south west London via four hospitals and over 450 GP practices. SWLP provides an extensive repertoire of tests as well as a comprehensive set of specialist tests and services.
About Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
A global leader in advanced diagnostics, Beckman Coulter has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for nearly 90 years. Our mission is to Relentlessly Reimagine Healthcare, One Diagnosis at a Time – and we do this by applying the power of science, technology and the passion and creativity of our teams. Our diagnostic solutions are used in complex clinical testing, and are found in hospitals, reference laboratories and physician office settings around the globe. We exist to deliver smarter, faster diagnostic solutions that move the needle forward from what’s now to what’s next. We do this by accelerating care with an extensive clinical menu, scalable lab automation technologies, insightful clinical informatics, and optimised lab performance services. Beckman Coulter, part of the Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) family of global science and technology companies. Headquartered in Brea, California, it has more than 11,000 global team members.
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