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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

R23

Apert syndrome

Test Group

Musculoskeletal

Specialties

Test code

R23.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

FGFR2 c.755 and c.758

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

Targeted mutation testing

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Clinical features strongly suggestive of Apert syndrome, including both craniosynostosis and syndactyly of the hands and feet, with or without additional features

Commissioning group

Highly Specialised

Overlapping idications

• R306 NIPD for Apert syndrome - mutation testing • R99 Common craniosynostosis syndromes or R100 Rare syndromic craniosynostosis or isolated multisuture synostosis should be used where features are atypical and a broader range of genes are likely to be causative

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

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Education resources

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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