MANDATE
The CGL is mandated to provide molecular genetic diagnostics and paraffin FISH testing for all cancer patients in British Columbia. We also provide the complete spectrum of cytogenetic and FISH testing for PHSA, Northern and Interior Health Authorities.

UPDATE ON TAT for NGS

NGS Panel results are being delayed beyond our target turnaround time. Due to the high volume of requests for results, we are not able to respond to every message with an estimated report date. We are committed to reporting results as quickly as possible.  If the result is STAT and will impact the clinical management of the patient, then please contact CancerGeneticsLab@bccancer.bc.ca with additional information and justification. These requests will be forwarded to the Medical Director for approval of expedited results.

Faculty
Dr. Stephen Yip, MD, PhD, FRCPC (Medical Director)
Dr. Sean Young, PhD, DABMG FCCMG FACMG (Molecular Geneticist)
Dr. Tracy Tucker, PhD, FCCMG (Molecular Geneticist and Cytogeneticist)
Dr. Ian Bosdet, PhD, FCCMG (Molecular Geneticist)
Dr. Deepu Alex, MD, PhD (Molecular Pathologist)
Dr. Curtis Hughesman, PhD, P.Eng (Research & Development Scientist)

Team Lead
Kristy Dastur, BSc, RT

• Our laboratory is accredited by the Diagnostic Accreditation Program (DAP) of BC.
• Molecular Geneticists and Cytogeneticists are Fellows of the Canadian College of Medical Genetics (CCMG) 
• Technologists are Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLT) trained in clinical genetics and are certified by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).