The laboratory uses various DNA analysis techniques to carry out
testing for a wide range of genetic disorders (see current services
section).
The types of investigations include confirmation/exclusion of a
diagnosis, carrier testing and risk assessment in families with
a known genetic disorder, presymptomatic prediction in individuals
at risk of a late-onset genetic disorder, and prenatal diagnosis
of genetic conditions where appropriate.
Regional Clinical
Genetics Service (details available on request).
GP referrals are not encouraged due to the specialist nature of
the tests. Self-referral by patients is not accepted.
Urgent work will be completed as soon as possible depending on
the techniques required. Reporting times are typically less than
one week for such cases.
national external quality assessment scheme; and has achieved higher than average
scores for both the accuracy of results and the quality of interpretation
for the previous four years.The laboratory conforms to the best practice guidelines of the Clinical Molecular Genetics Society
(CMGS)
The laboratory is accredited by CPA (UK) Ltd. the national
accreditation body for Medical Laboratories in the UK.
contact the laboratory. Small groups of visitors
are welcome by prior arrangement.
The laboratory is an accredited centre for the training of clinical
scientists in molecular genetics.
