Whole Genome Sequencing - North East and Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service North East and Yorkshire Genomic Medicine Service

Whole Genome Sequencing

The national Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) service is now available for patients that meet the eligibility for clinical indications in rare disease and cancer.

Full details can be found on the relevant National Test Directory.

If you wish to access the Whole Genome Sequencing service for your patients the links below give more information on the required process and documentation and the support available for submitting cases for testing.

Forms, Eligibility and Sample Requirements

NHS England GMS Test Order Forms

NHS England GMS Record of Discussion Form

Solid Tumour Eligibility & Sample Requirements

Guidance for Solid Tumour WGS Test Order Process

GMS Clinician Supporting Information

Further support information can be found at Health Education England Genomics Education Programme

About the National Genomic Research Library (NGRL)

Resources and guides

Guide to Requesting WGS: Cancer

National Genomic Test Directory

The 2020/2021 National Genomic Test Directory for rare and inherited disorders and cancer.

Genomic Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings

In order to support the interpretation of genomic data and its integration within the clinical Multi-Disciplinary Team process a series of genomic advisory boards have been established.