The Personalised Medicine Service was established in 2015 to advance clinical care with appropriate genetic testing and counselling.
Our Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory (MDL) is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) to provide a range of testing for germline (inherited) and somatic (acquired) variants. It employs cutting-edge sequencing and bioinformatics for diagnosis and clinical interpretation. The laboratory is active in test development and works closely with clinical colleagues to meet new demands. It has well established national links for both diagnostic and research collaborations.
The Genetic counselling service provides care for families and individuals who have or at risk of a genetic disorder. Our service focuses mainly on oncology (cancer genetics) but is expanding into non-oncology disorders.
Laboratory Service
Genetic Counselling
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MDL is dedicated in providing quality and timely lab results for optimal patient management. Our tests include single gene and panel-based testing using different techniques including High resolution melt curve analysis, TaqMan genotyping, Droplet digital PCR, Sanger sequencing, Microarray and Massively parallel sequencing.
We work collaboratively to drive innovations and develop new tests. MDL is pioneering pharmacogenomic testing using a lab developed panel to offer a more personalised model of care for drug selection and dosing. Under our pipeline includes the development of polygenic risk scores, the latest advances in precision medicine, to improve health outcomes through more personalised disease risk management.
MDL Test Listing
Test
TAT (Working Days)
Specimen Type & Requirement
Oncology
BCR-ABL1 p210 Fusion Transcript Analysis
10
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow (EDTA, 3ml), 2 tubes
Specimen must reach MDL within 24 hours of blood draw.
Whole Blood (EDTA, 3ml), 1 tube. This test requires patient consent.
Others
HLA-B*51 Disease Association
14 -28
Whole Blood (EDTA, 3ml), 1 tube. This test requires patient consent.
During the genetic counselling session, our genetic counsellor will:
Compile a comprehensive picture of your family tree
Analyse genetic risks for certain diseases or cancer
Discuss what test are available and whether genetic testing might be right for you
Explain the results of genetic tests and what they mean for you and your family
Provide guidance and emotional support to help you decide what to do next
Some genetic conditions may need specialist care and management involving further appointments with other specialists. This is more likely to be true for the inheritable cancer syndromes. Currently, TTSH genetic counselling service is open to referrals from clinicians, mainly from Oncologists. We also accept referral from non-oncologist physicians such as Neurologists and Cardiologists.
Operating Hours
Monday to Friday: 8.30 am to 5.30 pm Close on Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays.
