Molecular Genetics Diagnostic Laboratory

ACCREDITED MEDICAL LABORATORY NO. 1905

The regional molecular genetics diagnostic laboratory provides a service for disorders that can be diagnosed by DNA testing. The situation of the laboratory within the department facilitates the discussion of individual cases between laboratory staff and clinicians. The adjacent research laboratory provides the basis for translating research findings rapidly into the diagnostic service as funding permits.

The laboratory is a member of the UK Genetic Testing Network and SE England Genetic Clinical Network.
The laboratory is CPA accredited and participates and consistently scores highly in the UK National External Quality Assessment Scheme.
The laboratory is also fully accredited by the CMGS for training clinical scientists

Head of Laboratory

Rohan Taylor

Laboratory Contact Details

Telephone	0208 7255964
Fax	0208 7252138
Email	medgen@stgeorges.nhs.uk

The Laboratory is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.

Requests

New requests can be made using the Laboratory Request Form below.

Please note: all requests for array CGH testing must be accompanied by both the Laboratory Request form and the array CGH supplementary request form (available below).

Additional test requests on patient samples already held by the laboratory can be made verbally by phone but should also be subsequently confirmed in writing.

Tests and other information can also be requested via the email address above, preferably from other nhs.uk or nhs.net accounts wherever possible.

Please ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained and no full name or dates of birth are used - please use hospital numbers or other known identifiers where possible.