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by Gwyneth Astles
Croydon Hospital’s new SWLP lab transforms diagnostic innovation in the UK
South West London Pathology (SWLP) introduces cutting-edge technologies to its laboratories to create one of the most modern, innovative, and effi cient clinical blood science services in the country. The installation of the analysers at Croydon is the fi rst 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 fi ve hospitals, 450 GPs across London and surrounding areas, and other NHS institutions and private organisations.
Simon Brewer, SWLP Managing Director, said: “The successful introduction of the Beckman Coulter analysers at Croydon Hospital marks our fi rst 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 confi dent 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.”
L-R: Rob-Young, UK General Manager, Beckman Coulter. Matthew Kershaw, Chief Executive of Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. Simon Brewer, SWLP Managing Director.
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Alpha Laboratories awarded supplier status on IRLA Framework
Alpha Laboratories is pleased to announce its inclusion as an approved supplier on the re-tendered Inter-Regional Laboratory Agreement (IRLA). This agreement offers universities a compliant and effi cient route for purchasing a wide range of laboratory products for teaching and research use. It covers members of HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, and SUPC.
Alpha Laboratories’ offering provides a cost-effective procurement solution for a wide variety of laboratory consumables, including pipettes, pipette tips, microtubes, dispensers, and PCR plates.
For a full list of products and pricing, refer to the Alpha Laboratories IRLA Price List. More information online:
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63548pr@reply-direct.com Over 100 labs join Sustainability Weeks to drive green practices
Starlab International’s sixth annual Sustainability Weeks, held from 7 to 25 October exceeded expectations with over 100 laboratory participants across Europe, up from 85 in 2023. The series included live events in the UK, Germany, France, and Italy, alongside six webinars, drawing around 3,000 participants in total.
The goal of Sustainability Weeks is to integrate sustainability
directly into laboratory operations and foster discussions on green practices at the European level. Starlab President & CEO Klaus Ambos refl ected: “Sustainability is no longer a trend; it’s a long-term strategic focus.” Data from the Starlab Mood Barometer confi rms this shift, with 9 out of 10 laboratories recognising the growing importance of sustainability in their work.
Laboratories are already implementing sustainable practices, with 95% working to reduce waste, 92% reducing energy consumption, and 75% altering ordering habits to cut transport emissions and packaging waste. Additionally, 72% hold regular environmental training, and over a third now choose sustainable or reusable products. “These fi gures clearly demonstrate that sustainability is being actively embraced, not just talked about,” said Ambos.
More than 100 laboratories across Europe participated in the sixth annual Sustainability Weeks.
A highlight of the event was Starlab’s tradition of planting cacti, with over 2,700 plants given a new home in reused TipOne racks.
These racks were brought by participants, symbolising Starlab’s commitment to sustainability and creative reuse. “The cacti serve as a reminder of how laboratory waste can be transformed into something useful and inspiring,” Ambos added.
Sustainable practices such as recycling, energy effi ciency, and using eco-friendly materials can reduce a laboratory’s carbon footprint by up to 30%, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Cleaner Production.
Looking ahead, Starlab plans to expand its Sustainability Weeks, engaging more laboratories across Europe and continuing to showcase sustainable practices, particularly through its TipOne tip system. The Starlab recycling service, already in use by many labs, will also expand to other European countries in the near future. “Our commitment to sustainability is ongoing, and through these initiatives, we aim to reduce the environmental footprint of research activities,” concluded Ambos.
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