Molecular Diagnostics

The Molecular Diagnostics section of the Genomic and Molecular Medicine Service in Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust provides acquired cancer testing for a range of solid cancers and haematological cancers to inform diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options for patients.

Our laboratory is a part of the East GLH with our lead laboratory at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust  and together, we provide high quality genetic testing for NHS Trusts in the region.

We provide and coordinate tests, within the agreed turn-around times, according to the National Genomic Test Directory  for:

  • Solid cancer
  • Haematological malignancy

This department is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Data Protection, Confidentiality and Disclosure Policy  and GDPR.

Turn Around Times

For our turnaround times, please see - Service turnaround time - East Genomics.

The laboratory is currently not meeting turnaround times for all tests provided. Please contact the laboratory for any clinically urgent cases as these may be able to be prioritised and reported within the target turnaround time.

 

Laboratory Opening Times

Monday to Friday             08:45 - 17:00  (excluding bank holidays)

Samples received outside these hours may be temporarily stored at ambient temperature.

Please note: same day, urgent samples must be received by 3.30 p.m. Monday to Friday, unless by prior arrangement with the laboratory.

Page last updated 19/06/2024. Please note that if printed, information is only valid on the day of printing.

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