Lung Cancer: Genomics
Commons · Question 40456 · Tabled 24 Mar 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his Department has made on routinely publishing the genomic testing turnaround times, in the context of the targets set out in the National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway.
Answer
Answered by Ashley Dalton, 1 Apr 2025
NHS England has specified turnaround times for genomic tests, with times varying based on the type of test and referral, ranging from a few days for urgent tests, a few weeks for single gene tests, to several months for complex tests. Genomic testing is d...