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The Molecular Genetics Laboratory ('DNA Lab') provides core rare disease and cancer services, as well as a number of specialised services (Cardiology, Endocrinology, Eyes, Non-malignant Haematology, Mitochondrial, Musculoskeletal, and Neurology). As a Genomic Medicine Service provider, we are in the process of implementing the National Test Directory. The laboratory also offers services overseas and to private patients.
A list of Current Disease Services is available to download here (pdf)
Research and development
The DNA Lab has a number of research collaborations mainly involved in translating research into clinical practice. These include:
Laboratory links
Contact details for the laboratory can be found on our Home Page
Last updated 27 May 2020 by Claire Scott