Genetics laboratories

Addenbrooke's services

Welcome to the genetics laboratories

Experience working life at Addenbrooke's

The genetics laboratories offer cytogenetic (chromosome) and molecular genetic (DNA) analysis.

The laboratories are located within purpose built facilities (built 2007), and are rapidly expanding with more than 40 staff consisting of clinical scientists, biomedical scientists, pre-registration scientists, genetic technologists and administration staff.

BBC coverage of regional genetics service

BBC Look East has been given rare access to the regional genetic service which can test if a person is more likely to inherit a disease.

Next generation sequencing

We are developing a number of next generation sequencing services that will soon be offered for clinical diagnostic use.

Our services

Services and tests available

Full details of all tests offered, costs and reporting times

Sample requirements and test request card

How to label your samples and complete the paperwork

Private patients

We welcome testing for patients outside of the UK and National Health Service

DNA extraction and sequencing service