Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre – external

This user guide details information for the requesting of investigations, specimen requirements and communication of results for the department of Greater Manchester Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre (GM CPGC) – Oxford Road. 

The GM CPGC under the Division of Laboratory Medicine (DLM) at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) currently provides scientific services to Pathology Departments in Greater Manchester.

The GM CPGC is situated on the ground floor in the CADET building, room G07.

The department expects to deal with approximately 6000 cases a year and is staffed by 7 technical and support staff. Cellular Pathology has IBMS training status and support local universities in the training of Biomedical Science students.

We are committed to providing a high quality and timely regional Cellular Pathology Genomics preparation service.

Services offered

The laboratory offers molecular sample preparation for solid tumours (excluding Haematological cancers), with an expected turnaround time of less than 48 hours from receipt in the GM CPGC to dispatch to North West Genomics Laboratory (NW GLH).

Turnaround times are monitored in accordance with NHS England. We encourage any issues to be directed to the CPGC Laboratory Manager.

Opening hours

The laboratory is open:

Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Bank Holidays: Closed

The department does not provide an out of hours testing service.

Location

Address:  
Greater Manchester Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre
CADET Building (ground floor, room G07)
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford Road
M13 9WL

Contact information

All enquiries regarding specimen requesting, labelling, transport and requirements should be directed to the laboratory.

Key contact details

(Last reviewed August 2025)