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Order or find a test

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

R446

APOL1 kidney donor testing

Test Group

Specialised

Specialties

Clinical Genetics

Test code

R446

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

Single gene sequencing < 10 amplicons

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Testing for potential living donors, where ALL the following criteria are met:
1. The individual is being assessed for living kidney donation AND
2. Both the individual’s parents have (or are likely to have) African, African-American, Caribbean or
Brazilian heritage AND
3. Individual has undergone counselling and understands the indications and implications of testing and
has provided consent.

Commissioning group

n/a

Overlapping idications

n/a

Address for samples/request forms

SYNNOVIS LIVER MOLECULAR GENETICS SERVICE
Institute of Liver Studies,
3rd Floor Cheyne Wing,
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust,
Denmark Hill,
London,
SE5 9RS

Contact with queries

kch-tr.pnd@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/

Request form download

Gastrohepatology Order Form Record of Discussion Form

Consent record

See consent guidance in test request form

Sample requirements

Sample Requirements Each sample must be sent labelled with 3 patient identifiers and must state the sample type clearly on the sample container. Sample Rejection 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