South West Genomic Laboratory Hub (Bristol / Exeter)
Southmead Hospital, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS10 5NB
Overview
The South West Genomic Laboratory Hub is a specialist genetics and genomics facility based at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, serving the South West of England region including both Bristol and Exeter areas. As part of the NHS genomic medicine service infrastructure, the hub provides diagnostic and analytical services for genetic testing and genomic analysis, supporting the identification and understanding of genetic conditions and inherited disorders.
The laboratory offers a range of genomic services to healthcare professionals and patients across the South West region, including DNA testing, genetic analysis, and interpretation of genomic data. The facility works closely with clinical teams to provide results that inform patient diagnosis and treatment planning, particularly for complex cases requiring specialist genetic expertise.
The hub plays a key role in the regional provision of genomic medicine, helping to ensure that patients throughout the South West have access to cutting-edge genetic testing and analysis services. Its location at Southmead Hospital, a major NHS teaching hospital, positions it as a central resource for genetic healthcare in the region.