Genetics

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The East of Scotland Regional Genetics Service is based on Level 6, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee providing a service to Tayside, North Fife, Angus and Perth and Kinross. It is comprised of the Laboratory Genetic Service which offers a wide range of genetic testing including:

  • Variant detection using DNA and RNA analysis for both inherited and acquired genetic conditions
  • DNA extraction and storage from a range of patient samples
  • Microarray comparative genomic hybridisation (CGH) – please note this testing is currently out-with the scope of accreditation by UKAS for the Service
  • Molecular Pathology test for solid tumours and haematological malignancies
  • Rapid aneuploidy testing for the common trisomies
  • Non-invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
  • Conventional karyotyping (chromosome analysis)
  • Fluorescent in-situ hybridisation (FISH)
  • Cell culture and storage
and the Clinical Genetic Service which provide services to individuals and families including:
 
  • Genetic counselling, prenatal screening, risk assessment and diagnostic services for a wide range of genetic disorders
  • Co-ordinating the call and recall of patients at increased risk of familial cancers for regular screening investigations
  • Ongoing support of patients with cardiac, neuromuscular and other genetic conditions
We welcome comments and suggestions on any aspect of our services. 

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