SWLP’s Beckman Coulter contract aims to create ‘leading blood science service’
29 Jan 2025
South West London Pathology (SWLP) laboratory has installed state of the art analysers at its Croydon Hospital in the first stage of a managed service contract across its network of sites.
The partnership with clinical diagnostics leader Beckman Coulter will update SWLP blood science services using the latest technology.
This will enable SWLP’s five labs to perform in excess of 30,000 daily tests when at full capacity, to provide faster result turnaround times and contribute to improved patient outcomes, claims the organisation.
SWLP caters for more than 3.5 million people across South West London, based around five 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.
Additionally, it provides support to 450 GPs across as well as other NHS institutions and private organisations.
Services updated through the new contract will include clinical chemistry, haematology, coagulation, serology, and pre-analytical automation.
MD for SWLP Simon Brewer remarked: “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.”
UK General Manager for Beckman Coulter, Rob Young, added that the centre will supply critical laboratory equipment utilising the newest technologies 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,” he said.
