Clinical Indication ID & Name
Cerebellar anomalies
Test Group
Neurology
Specialties
Test code
R84.2
Test name
N/A
Target genes
Genomewide
Test scope
n/a
Test method/ technology
Microarray
Optimal Family Structure
n/a
Eligibility Criteria
This test is no longer commissioned by NHS England. This means it is not available to order.
Test code
R84.3
Test name
N/A
Target genes
Hereditary ataxia and cerebellar anomalies - childhood onset (488) STR
Test scope
n/a
Test method/ technology
STR testing
Optimal Family Structure
n/a
Eligibility Criteria
Likely monogenic cerebellar malformation, cerebellar or pontocerebellar hypoplasia or childhood-onset cerebellar atrophy.
It is not a requirement to perform microarray testing in addition to WGS but microarray testing can be performed where appropriate
Test code
R84.4
Test name
N/A
Target genes
Hereditary ataxia and cerebellar anomalies - childhood onset (488)
Test scope
n/a
Test method/ technology
WGS
Optimal Family Structure
n/a
Eligibility Criteria
Likely monogenic cerebellar malformation, cerebellar or pontocerebellar hypoplasia or childhood-onset cerebellar atrophy.
It is not a requirement to perform microarray testing in addition to WGS but microarray testing can be performed where appropriate
Commissioning group
Specialised
Overlapping idications
n/a
Address for samples/request forms
Genetics Laboratory
5th Floor Tower Wing
Guy’s Hospital
London
SE1 9RT
Contact with queries
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/
Request form download
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