NHS England-NHSBT Blood Group Genotyping Programme extension

The NHS England funded programme for blood group genotyping of Haemoglobinopathy patients has been extended for a further three months. Samples and referrals should be received before the 30 June 2026 to be eligible for 'free of charge' testing.

For more information about the test, visit the NHS Blood and Transplant's blood group genotyping webpage 

Kate Downes - NHSBT Genomics Programme Director