Genetics Department

The Genetics Laboratories are UKAS accredited medical laboratories No 8688. Our six laboratories, have an international reputation for applying innovative technologies to advance patient care.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
 

With our laboratories forming part of the regional Genetics Centre, we are deeply rooted in a collaborative, expert network of regional, national and international genetics services. We also offer specialist tests to the UK through the UK Genetics Testing Network (UKGTN), and to many clinical services overseas.

100,000 Genomes Project

Our expertise in genetics testing has led to our involvement in the groundbreaking 100,000 Genomes project announced by the Prime Minister in 2014. The programme, due to start in early 2015, involves the sequencing of 100,000 genomes to unlock the power of DNA in the prediction, prevention and treatment of rare genetic disorders and cancers.

This exciting project will position the UK as the world leader in genetic research, improving the lives of countless patients. Viapath's scientists will be supporting this project through extracting patient DNA and providing diagnostic confirmation and interpretation of mutations.

Click here to read more about the project.

The Genetics Centre:

• Delivers an integrated service consisting of Guy's and St Thomas' clinical genetics department (where clinical advice can be obtained, telephone 020 71881364 or refer to the Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital website) and Viapath genetics laboratories (Molecular Genetics, Cytogenetics, Biochemical Genetics, Oncology Cytogenetics, Pre-implantation Genetics Diagnosis and Molecular Oncology Unit).
• Serves an estimated population of 3.8 million in the South East Thames area.
• Works with the South East England Genetics Network (SEEGen), a consortium of laboratories and genetic clinics serving a population of 14.2 million.
• Is affiliated to the Division of Medical and Molecular Genetics at King's College London.

Our comprehensive range of genetic assays includes tests for inherited and congenital disorders; acquired and inherited cancers; chromosome instability syndromes; and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis.

As affiliates of the Division of Medical and Molecular Genetics at King's College London, we are committed not only to genetic research and academic excellence, but to teaching the medical students, nurses and midwives of Guy's, King's and St Thomas', and to the ongoing education of other medical professionals.