How Southwest Pathology Services Went Fully Digital Across 3 NHS Labs

Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is a multi-site NHS laboratory network in Somerset, England, processing thousands of full blood counts every day across three locations. With haematology consultants based at only one site and labs operating around the clock, getting the right expert on a case quickly was a constant challenge.

In this short video, Jeffrey Moores, Advanced Practitioner Haematology at SPS, shares how the team transitioned from manual microscopy to fully digital peripheral blood smear review with Scopio – and why no one went back.

Key takeaways from the video:

• Familiar workflow, faster results. Staff found that reviewing blood films on screen with Scopio felt very similar to using a microscope – but with easier navigation across the Full-Field image and faster identification of cells with varied morphologies.
• Instant remote access for urgent cases. Scanned slides are available to consultants anywhere on the secure hospital network within minutes. No more arranging taxis or waiting for physical slide transport – even for out-of-hours suspected acute leukaemia cases.
• AI-powered decision support that exceeded expectations. Scopio’s AI pre-classification helps detect immature white cells, blast cells, and platelet clumps – giving staff greater confidence in their reporting.
• Seamless adoption across experience levels. SPS kept microscopes available during the transition, but staff moved to digital review quickly and voluntarily.