Shaping the future of pathology

We deliver high‑quality laboratory and diagnostic services, performing more than 65 million tests every year. With a portfolio of over 6,000 assays, our accredited labs provide everything from routine blood tests to advanced molecular and genetic analysis – giving you fast, reliable answers when they matter most.

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Research & Innovation

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£0m+ invested in

employee-led innovation and research projects since 2022

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1st urban drone deliveries

of pathology samples in the UK

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0 hospital sites

supported to roll out Rapid Pathogen Metagenomics

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News & resources

Tom Evans

SYNLAB UK&I appoints new Synnovis CEO

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of Tom Evans as Chief Executive Officer of Synnovis, its NHS partnership in South East London. The appointment reflects the strategic importance of Synnovis to both SYNLAB UK & Ireland and SYNLAB Group, and signals the next stage in the delivery of its agreed operating […]

SYNLAB UK & Ireland partners with iFAST Diagnostics

We are proud to announce the expansion of our partnership with iFAST Diagnostics as its first commercial laboratory partner in the UK. Following validation earlier this year, our work with iFAST will focus on integrating rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) into our laboratory workflows, and on developing the evidence healthcare organisations and NHS decision-makers need [...]

SYNLAB UK & Ireland announces new Chief Medical Officer

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr John Burke as Chief Medical Officer. This appointment is pivotal to the advancement of our clinical strategy as SYNLAB remains at the forefront of advancing diagnostics in the UK. John joins SYNLAB from AXA where he served as Chief Medical Officer from 2023. […]