Six labs identified for genome sequencing of samples of UK returnees On Tuesday, the Union Health Ministry had released detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for states regarding travellers from the UK who arrived in India over the past month, which includes carrying out genome sequencing in case of positive samples. December 24, 2020 4:08:33 am On Wednesday, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan reviewed the status of passengers arriving from the UK with states. (Representational) The Centre on Wednesday identified six laboratories across the country for conducting genome sequencing of samples collected from people with a recent history of travel originating from the UK.