| 24/02/10 |
EGFR mutation testing has changed from direct sequencing to a more sensitive Scorpion-Arms test. |
| 29/0/10 |
EGFR mutation testing for sensitivity and resistance to Gefitinib has started at the laboratory. |
| 8/11/10 |
We now have an email for the duty scientist - Cytogenetics@leedsth.nhs.uk. Please send any test requests and queries about samples to his email. |
| 1/5/10 |
A new image capture system has been installed at the laboratory which takes images of metaphases in preparation for analysis. This should improve reporting times and increase efficiency in the laboratory. |
| 1/12/09 |
An MLPA test for microdeletions is now to be carried out instead of FISH on all query microdeletion cases. See molecular cytogenetics section for more details. |
| 3/04/09 |
As of the 1st May 2009, post will no longer be delivered to the Cytogenetics Laboratory on a Saturday. Please try to avoid sending samples if they are likely to arrive in the post on a Saturday. |
| 12/7/08 |
The cytogenetics laboratory expanded to the first and second floors of the Clinical Genetics building, Ashley Wing. Clinical Genetics moved to the Algernon Firth Building, LGI. |
| 1/9/07 |
The array CGH service has started this month. This is a limited service for consitutional bloods. |
| 1/2/07 |
We are developing an MLPA service for subtelomeric regions |
| 5/6/06 |
The user manual for Qf-PCR has now been added to the site. As usual there is a PDF version in the downloads section for printing. |
| 19/5/06 |
The rapid test for prenatal samples has recently changed from FISH to qfPCR. |
