Monogenics Laboratory at Guy's Hospital

Laboratory overview

Our laboratory provides a clinical molecular genetics service for a range of genetic disorders. We are a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No 8688. 

Key features:

We have a history of introducing new technologies that improve the genetic testing service in collaboration with the Guy's and St Thomas' Trust(GSTT) Clinical Genetics centre and other healthcare partners.

Genetic testing is provided by DNA sequencing (Sanger and Next Generation), MLPA, Genotyping and RNA analysis as indicated. 

Aliquots of DNA are stored for future use whenever possible. Samples are also accepted for DNA banking where analysis is currently not available, but where this may become possible in the future.

The laboratory covers all core rare, inherited diseases and specialist testing for:

• Neurology
• Dermatology
• Haematology

Please visit here: Order or find a test - South East Genomics : South East Genomics, for full information regarding which tests are available in this laboratory.

The laboratory also offers a rapid test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, which is not NHS commissioned. Details for this test can be found here: Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) - Rapid test (not NHS Commissioned)