Molecular Diagnostics


UKAS logoThe 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.

The department is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8031 accredited to ISO15189:2022 for the services detailed in the Schedule of accreditation available on the UKAS website by searching for our number ( https://www.ukas.com/search-accredited-organisations/ ). The department participates in relevant external quality assessment schemes.

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.

If you have any concerns about how we use your personal information please contact our Data Protection Officer, email  DPO@nuh.nhs.uk  or contact us on: 0115 924 9924 Ext: 83975.

Turn Around Times

For our turnaround times, please see - Genomic and Molecular Medicine Service - Nottingham.

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 26/11/2024. Please note that if printed, information is only valid on the day of printing.