TERMS AND TARIFF – Effective from 1st April, 2026
TARIFF
| Consultations | |
| Genome clinic | £ 350 |
| Further follow up consultation | £ 250 |
| Review, advisory | £ 500 |
| Genetic counselling | £ 300 |
| Genetic and Genomic Testing | |
| The Genome Clinic offers various genetic/ genomic tests (laboratory cost with report advised separately)- | |
| Chromosome analysis (Karyotype & FISH) | £ 500 |
| Array comparative genomic hybridization (Microarray chromosome analysis- MCA | £ 750 |
| Molecular (DNA) test (single disease) | £ 950 |
| Next generation multigene panel testing – Targeted gene panel – Comprehensive multi-gene panel | £ 1500 £ 2000 |
| Clinical/whole exome sequencing plus Including copy number variant s(CNVs) | £ 2500 |
| Trio whole exome sequencing (with biological parents) NB- with biological parents | £ 4000 |
| Whole genome sequencing (single) Whole genome sequencing (Trio) | £ 3500 £ 5000 |
| Carrier testing / Predictive genetic testing i) Single gene testing/mutation ii) Panel carrier testing | £ 600 £ 1200 |
| Fetal chromosome analysis including QF-PCR | £ 750 |
| Fetal genetic testing / prenatal | To be advised |
| Preimplantation genetic testing | To be advised |
| Medico-Legal review-reports / Expert Witness | |
| 1. Minimum 25 hours for a typical Family / Civil Court case £400/hour 2. Follow up experts meeting/ review (minimum 2 hours) £300/hour 3. Please note reduced rate for Legal Authority Aided (LAA) referrals- – ‘£300 per hour for minimum 25 hours work’ – Cost for genetic testing extra – Additional costs for home visits to review the index case 4. Crown Prosecution Service cases- fees/ terms as per agreement | |
| Legal costs / Court attendance | £ As per Court directives/ approval |
| VAT @20% | Exemptions- Medical Consultation and Laboratory Testing fees |
TERMS
- Qualified/ accredited (UK & USA) Consultant in Clinical Genetics and Genomic Medicine. Wide and long experience in all genetic and inherited diseases. Experience in all medico-legal matters that require expert genetics opinion and evidence.
- Referral could be either self-made or through your Family Doctor or a Specialist Doctor.
- Your full written instructions are required, together with any relevant information you may have, and confirm your agreement in writing stating my engagement on these terms and tariff.
- Genetic consultations are offered either in the Genome Clinic, Spire Cardiff Hospital or online via Zoom or any other virtual conferencing network.
- All genetic and genomic diagnostic and screening investigations are outsourced to one of the fully approved and accredited genetic or genomic laboratories.
- Consultation fees and costs for genetic/ genomic testing are as per the current tariff set out in this document.
- All medico-legal and expert witness cases are judged and accepted as per on the individual case only.
- All professional fees and related costs for medico-legal work are calculated from the time of accepting instructions and as per specific agreement.
- The Lead Solicitor or Barrister is responsible to provide all necessary and supporting documents.
- The Lead Solicitor or Barrister is required to process, approve and assist in settlement/ payment of all fees and expenses. We shall not be responsible for collecting payments from other parties included in final instructions.
- Cancellation charge after the confirmed/final instructions might be as high as 50% of the estimated fees and costs for any agreed genetic testing.
- All invoices should be settled within 14 days. Except for prior arrangements, late payment shall accrue an interest @2% per month. There shall be a fixed penalty of £100.00 for late payment after 14 days of the final notice.