UKGTN Membership Criteria

The criteria for laboratory membership of UKGTN are set out in the document Process and Criteria for UKGTN Laboratory Membership (PDF, 110K).

UKGTN Diagnostic Service

These laboratories offer molecular genetic analysis, clinical interpretation and reporting. These laboratories conform to clinical governance standards and will have clinical accreditation such as CPA.

UKGTN Technical Service

These laboratories provide an analytical service for UKGTN diagnostic service laboratories.; They do not provide the clinical interpretation but report directly to the referring Network laboratory.It is within this context that technical service laboratories are UKGTN members. These laboratories will comply with standards such as ISO 17025.

Laboratory Membership Application Form

A copy of the UKGTN laboratory membership application form is available here. Please complete the relevant sections in accordance with the instructions at the start of the form.