Advanced Diagnostics Laboratory
- Description
- Laboratory overview The Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory performs the assays and tests that are required for the more complex cases received in Histopathology. The range of services provided encompasses immunocytochemistry and molecular pathology. Whilst most of this work is performed on cancers, our workload is not exclusive to that. We carry a portfolio of approximately 170 antibodies including Her2. We also offer 8 FISH assays (inc Her2) and 8 molecular assays for solid tumours. Key features: Other Testing includes: Her 2 IHC and FISH for breast and gastric samples Interphase FISH analysis for translocations in lymphomas IgH and TCR gene rearrangements for B and T cell clonality Full immunohistochemistry service Referred tests: Any immunohistochemistry tests not in our repertoire is sent to St Thomas's Hospital (STH) or Health Service Laboratories (HSL) - AD for processing. Molecular testing (Referral): please see Cellular Pathology User Handbook for list of referred tests Next Generation Sequencing - based Test for IGHV mutation status in CLL. MLH1 promoter methylation Testing Renal Specimens: All renal specimens sent to the Histopathology department, are processed at STH.
- Testing site
- Synnovis : Tissue Sciences : King's College Hospital
- Laboratory
- Advanced Diagnostics
- Special sample instructions
User Guide and Request Forms
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- Contacts
Histopathology Laboratory at Blackfriars Hub
Phone: 020 4614 7519/7522
Friars Bridge Court,
41-43 Blackfriars Road,
London, SE1 8NZCellular Pathology/ Histopathology at King’s College Hospital
Phone: 020 3299 3045
kch-tr.histopathologyoffice@nhs.net
King’s College Hospital
Bessemer Wing – 2nd Floor
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS