Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service (WGLS) provides a comprehensive range of genomics services to the Trust, general practitioners and also to other external NHS and private sector organisations.

Key contacts

Salisbury laboratory
Email enquiries shc-tr.WRGLdutyscientist@nhs.net
Telephone enquiries 023 8120 7100

Southampton laboratory
Email enquiries WGLS_cancergenomics@uhs.nhs.uk
Telephone enquiries 023 8120 6638

Other key contacts
WGLS operations manager Bethany.broadbent@uhs.nhs.uk

About our services

WGLS, a constituent of the Central and South Genomics Laboratory Hub, is formed from the combination of the Regional Genetics Laboratory (Salisbury) and molecular pathology (Southampton).

We provide an accredited genetics and genomics service for a core population of 3 million in the South Central (formerly Wessex) region of England, as well as specialist testing for other centres as part of the NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS). We accept samples referred by health care professionals from the UK or abroad, and offer high-quality testing, interpretation and reporting for a wide range of genetic conditions.

Service hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Closed weekends and bank holidays

Services offered

From 1 April 2021, NHS genetic testing in England is specified by the National Genomic Test Directory and referral criteria should comply with the associated eligibility criteria. Referrals outside the scope of the test directory and its associated criteria will not be funded by NHS England and will be subject to a charge.