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Genetics Laboratories

The Oxford Genetics Laboratories comprise two closely integrated laboratories, the Molecular Genetics Laboratory| and the Cytogenetics Laboratory|.

Molecular geneticists investigate specific diseases at the gene level by analysing the DNA. Cytogeneticists use a full spectrum of cytogenetic and molecular cytogenetic investigations to screen for constitutional and acquired chromosome abnormalities.

The laboratories offer a regional service and test patients from Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and parts of Northamptonshire and Wiltshire. Both laboratories work in close collaboration with clinicians from a range of specialties including clinical genetics, paediatrics, obstetrics, haematology and neurology.

The Molecular Genetics Laboratory| also provides a national and international service for a number of specialist disease areas.

Find us and contact us

Both laboratories are located at the Churchill Hospital|.

Normal operational hours are:

• Molecular Genetics Laboratory 
  8.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday
• Cytogenetics Laboratory
  8.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Address

• The Oxford Genetics Laboratories
  Churchill Hospital
  Oxford OX3 7LJ

Key contact numbers

• Consultant Director of Molecular Genetics
  Dr Anneke Seller
• General enquiries
  DNA Laboratory office: 01865 225594
  Email: oxford.dnalab@nhs.net
  Secure Fax: 01865 225363
• Consultant Director of Cytogenetics
  Ms Kim Smith
• General enquiries
  Cytogenetics office: 01865 226001
  Email: cytogenetics@orh.nhs.uk
  Secure Fax: 01865 226006

 

Emergency out of hours contact can be made via the hospital switchboard: 01865 741841.

Last updated: 21 October 2011 by Gary Dawson.

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