Quality

Accreditation

The laboratories of Genetic Medicine are accredited for service by Clinical Pathology Accreditation (CPA) UK Ltd. CPA standards are compliant with the ISO 15189 Standard. Our CPA reference numbers are:

1921 - Regional Cytogenetics Service
1934 - Regional Molecular Genetics Service
2766 - Willink Biochemical Genetics Unit

External Assessment

The laboratories take part in relevant external quality assessment schemes:

• United Kingdom National External Quality Assessment Service (UKNEQAS)
• The European Molecular Genetics Quality Network (EMQN)
• Cystic Fibrosis European Network
• European Research Network For Evaluation And Improvement In Screening, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Inherited Disorders Of Metabolism (ERNDIM)

Turnaround Times

The turnaround times for our laboratory services can be found on the relevant service profiles.

Quality Manuals and Policies

Feedback

Comments on the services we provide are always welcome, both from healthcare professionals and patients, and can be sent to:

The Clinical Director,
Genetic Medicine,
6th Floor,
St Mary's Hospital,
Oxford Road,
Manchester,
M13 9WL

Complaints should be addressed to:

The General Manager,
St Mary's Hospital,
Oxford Road,
Manchester,
M13 9WL