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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

R65

Aminoglycoside exposure posing risk to hearing

Test Group

Core

Specialties

Test code

R65.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

MT-RNR1 1555A>G

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

Targeted mutation testing

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Significant exposure to aminoglycosides posing risk of ototoxicity
This indication would be relevant to:
1. individuals with a predisposition to gram negative infections for example due to known respiratory disease (e.g. bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis) or due to structural or voiding genitourinary tract disorders,
OR
2. individuals with hearing loss who have been exposed to aminoglycosides

Commissioning group

Core

Overlapping idications

• R67 Monogenic hearing loss should be used in individuals with unexplained hearing loss

Address for samples/request forms

Genetics Laboratory
5th Floor Tower Wing
Guy’s Hospital
London
SE1 9RT

Contact with queries

gst-tr.southeastglh@nhs.net

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