Viral Whole Genome Sequencing – Service Summary
Viral Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) is performed at the
Institute of Child Health Pathogen Genomics Unit (PGU). The
Microbiology department at GOSH can facilitate nucleic acid
extraction and reporting of results.
This is not a UKAS accredited service.
Viral WGS service is available for the following viruses:
Varicella Zoster Virus (please note this replaces previous
PCR-based VZV services offered at GOSH):
- Genotypic antiviral resistance testing
- Molecular typing of post-vaccine rashes for differentiation
between vaccine and wild type virus in rashes occurring <42 days
post vaccination.
Cytomegalovirus
- Genotypic antiviral resistance testing
Adenovirus
- Genotypic antiviral resistance testing
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Test Description
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Specimen required
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NHS Price
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Turnaround Time
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Request Form
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Viral Whole Genome Sequencing
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Original specimen or purified DNA
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£450
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2-4 weeks
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here for request form
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Please send samples accompanied by request form
to:
Virology Laboratory
Level 4, Camelia Botnar Laboratories
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Great Ormond Street
London WC1N 3JH
Hays Dx: GOSH DX 6640203, Bloomsbury 91 WC
General and Technical Enquiries:
Dr Julianne Brown
Tel: 020 7405 9200 Ext 5929
Email: Julianne.Brown@gosh.nhs.uk
Clinical Enquiries:
Professor Judy Breuer
Tel: 020 7405 9200 Ext 42129 / 020 3108 2130
Email: j.breuer@ucl.ac.uk