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National Specialist Testing

These specialist services are now live, and the laboratories will deliver services according to the National Genomic Test Directory

Specialist Genomic Tests

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DPYD Testing in the North East and Yorkshire

Information & Referral Form

Accessing Genomic Testing Services During COVID-19

The Impact of Covid-19

During the current pandemic a number of changes to service have been implemented. For more information on the impact to testing, learn more in our Impact of COVID area.

WGS Documentation

Patients in England will soon get access to state of the art whole genome sequencing for a national set of rare inherited disorders and cancers. Documentation is available here.

A National Whole Genome Sequencing Service

Building a World Class Genomic Medicine Service

The NHS will be the world-leading healthcare system in its use of cutting edge genomic technologies to predict and diagnose inherited and acquired disease, and to personalise treatments and interventions.

Genomic Medicine Service

Consolidating and Enhancing the Existing Laboratory Provision

Genomic testing in the NHS is being provided through a single national testing network, consolidating and enhancing the existing laboratory provision.

Genomic Laboratory Hubs

National Genomic Services

Information and links to all National Genomic Services in the UK.

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Regional Genomic Services

Genomic Services information in the Yorkshire & the North East Region.

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In March 2017, the NHS England Board set out its strategic approach to build a National Genomic Medicine Service.

The UK is recognised internationally as a leader in genomics and the unique structure of the NHS supports the delivery of advances at scale and pace for patient benefit.

Quick

The National Genomic Medicine Service enables a quicker diagnosis for patients with a rare disease saving lives.

Effective

Matching people to the most effective medications and interventions, reducing the likelihood of an adverse drug reaction.

Accurate

Increasing the number of people surviving cancer each year through accurate and early diagnosis, and effective use of personalised therapies.

“The NHS will be the world-leading healthcare system in its use of cutting edge genomic technologies to predict and diagnose inherited and acquired disease, and to personalise treatments and interventions.”

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National Genomic Services

Regional Genomic Services

In March 2017, the NHS England Board set out its strategic approach to build a National Genomic Medicine Service.

Quick

Effective

Accurate

“The NHS will be the world-leading healthcare system in its use of cutting edge genomic technologies to predict and diagnose inherited and acquired disease, and to personalise treatments and interventions.”

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