Automated mass spectrometry arrives at SWLP

In a landmark moment for UK diagnostics, the first cobas Mass Spec solution – a fully automated mass spectrometry workflow – has been installed at St George’s Hospital, London, part of the South West London Pathology (SWLP) network.

Unveiled at an official opening, the installation marks more than just a technological upgrade. It signals a step change in how advanced diagnostics can be delivered across the NHS, bringing mass spectrometry out of specialist settings and into the heart of routine clinical testing. At a time when demand on pathology services continues to rise, innovations that can deliver faster, more reliable and scalable testing are not just welcome, they are essential.

“We are delighted to be the first laboratory in the country to introduce the new cobas Mass Spec solution,” commented Simon Brewer, Managing Director at SWLP. “Not only will we be able to expand the repertoire of tests that can be processed through mass spectrometry, but we can also free up staff time to be able to focus on tasks that need their expertise and experience. This is central to our ambition of using technology and innovation to its maximum to develop our services and harness the many and farreaching benefits it can bring, ultimately improving patient care.”