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The National Genomic Test Directories specify which genomic tests are commissioned by the NHS in England, to be delivered by Genomic Laboratory Hubs.

Clinical Indication ID & Name

R191

Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

Test Group

Respiratory

Test code

R191.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

SERPINA1 common mutations

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

Targeted mutation testing

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Plasma concentration of alpha-1-antitrypsin below normal range, AND
1. Prolonged neonatal jaundice with an inconclusive alpha-1-antitrypsin phenotyping result, OR
2. Mutation analysis will inform reproductive choice, OR
3. Adult with cirrhosis or emphysema where a genetic diagnosis would influence management following an inconclusive alpha-1-antitrypsin phenotyping result

Commissioning group

Specialised

Overlapping idications

n/a

Address for samples/request forms

Clinical Genetics & Genomics Laboratory
Royal Brompton Hospital
2nd (Ground) Floor, Sydney Wing
Sydney Street
London SW3 6NP

Contact with queries

geneticslab@rbht.nhs.uk

Supporting documents

n/a

Education resources

n/a

Turn around times

All our turnaround times are listed on our specific turn around page https://southeastgenomics.nhs.uk/professionals/service-turn-around-times/

Consent record

See consent guidance in test request form

Sample requirements

Samples may be rejected for the following reasons: 1.Samples and request form do not show at least three identical patient identifiers 2.The sample is in the incorrect collection media 3.The request form is not sufficiently completed 4.The sample is not of sufficient volume 5.The sample is too old