At the forefront of academic and research pursuits
We are at the forefront of dynamic academic and research initiatives and have an excellent publication record, for example identifying unusual infections or demonstrating novel scientific pathways.
We take immense pride in our ability to harness new ideas and secure funding for our research.
Funding research
Since 2020, our Education and Research Board has allocated over £1.2 million in grant awards, fuelling our ground-breaking research.
Our publication record
Our exemplary publication record in national and international journals underscores key contributions, including rare infection identification and novel scientific pathways.
Making a real world impact
Renowned for maintaining exceptional academic standards, we are distinguished by our meaningful impact on the real world.
Our research strategy
We’re committed to upholding exceptional academic standards while driving real world impact through our innovative research. Our research has four key goals:
Our strategyPublications and Research
As a pioneering organisation, we are leading the way in consistently driving forward transformative laboratory diagnostics, which is an integral part of our vision.
We have been successful at exploiting new ideas and raising necessary research funding. Immerse yourself in our cutting-edge research by clicking through the journal articles.
Accreditations
Our laboratories are accredited by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) against the international standard ISO 15189:2022. UKAS is the accreditation body for the UK that assesses medical laboratories.
You can find out more about our accreditations on the UKAS website.
Commercial Services
We are one of the UK’s leading laboratory diagnostic providers, offering a wide test repertoire.
We provide cost-effective testing by utilising spare NHS capacity across most disciplines for private, NHS and trial use.
If you’d like a price test list or to set up a clinical trial, commercial study, or service level agreement, please contact Sonia Decastro, NWLP Contracts Lead for more information.
Innovate today,
Sustain our tomorrow
Discover the highlights from our annual Symposium showcasing cutting-edge research, collaboration and innovation across NWLP
Our mission is bold
We’re pioneering a green revolution in diagnostic services.
Our aim is to integrate sustainability into every aspect of our work, transforming how healthcare laboratories operate.
News
Corporate publications
Our corporate publications serve as a vital platform for sharing insights and fostering transparency across our organisation. From strategic updates to innovation highlights, each publication is crafted to inform, inspire, and connect.
Our podcast
In our exciting new podcast, Shaping Diagnostics, we take you behind the scenes to discover the incredible journeys of our inspiring people.
Delve into the depths of laboratory diagnostics as you’ve never seen it before.
Research and Innovation FAQ
The following information is required in order to set up a trial:
- a list of the tests required, including any special requirements
- expected volume of work
- any special requirements, for example, turnaround times, out-of-hours requests, etc.
- details of any IT requirements for receiving results
- contact details for reporting results
- details of authorisation of payment.
It is the responsibility of the trial organiser to ensure that they seek ethical approval for the trial, including approval for any pathology investigations.
We are able to provide documentation to support clinical trials, including:
- accreditation certificates
- reference ranges
- details of analytical methods
- turnaround times.
The following information is required in order to set up a commercial study:
- a list of the tests required, including any special requirements
- expected volume of work
- any special requirements, for example, turnaround times, out-of-hours requests, etc.
- details of any IT requirements for receiving results
- contact details for reporting results
- details of authorisation of payment.
We are able to provide a contract to meet your requirements, regardless of the volume of work.
If you would like a price list for tests performed at North West London Pathology please contact us.
Sonia de Castro
Contracts Lead
or the Customer Service Team Imperial.nwlpcustomerservice@nhs.net
If you need to set up a new Service Level Agreement with us please contact us.
Sonia de Castro, Contracts Lead, sonia.decastro@nhs.net
or the Customer Service Team, Imperial.nwlpcustomerservice@nhs.net