Molecular Pathology Laboratory

Laboratory overview

The Molecular Pathology Laboratory, based at King’s College Hospital, is part of the South East Genomics laboratory hub and provides specialist genetic testing services for a wide range of inherited haematological conditions.

The laboratory works closely with the National Screening Program for Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia, delivering prenatal diagnosis for haemoglobinopathies, new born screening for sickle cell for transfused infants, and genetic confirmation of antenatal screening results. This service is supported by close collaboration with the Red Cell Protein Laboratory and other referral laboratories.

Clinical support is provided by the laboratory’s Clinical Lead Haematologist, Professor David Rees, and Clinical Geneticist Dr Katie Snape, with regular multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings held to discuss cases and service delivery. Referrers wishing to present a case for MDT discussion are encouraged to contact the laboratory using the details provided below.

The laboratory operates Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm. All diagnostic tests are UKAS accredited (No. 9092) in accordance with ISO15189:2022. The full accreditation schedule is available on the UKAS website.

Service and tests

The majority of tests offered are aligned to the NHSE Genomics Test Directory.  Find out specific test and required information.

Contacts

Red Cell Centre – Molecular Pathology Laboratory

Tel: 020 3299 1246 or  020 3299 2265

Email: [email protected]

c/o Central Specimen Reception
Blood Sciences Laboratory
Ground Floor Bessemer Wing
King’s College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
Open: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm