11,000 requests for the blood group genotyping test

from January to November 2025

18 December 2025

We have now received over 11,000 requests for patients from across England with sickle cell and thalassaemia, and we would like you to refer even more. We can accept samples for NHS England patients free of charge until 31 March 2026.

Please refer to our October update for information about the acceptance criteria 

Kate Downes - Genomics Programme Director