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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

R57

Childhood onset dystonia, chorea or related movement disorder

Test Group

Neurology

Test code

R57.3

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Childhood onset dystonia or chorea or related movement disorder (847) STR

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

STR testing

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Unexplained dystonia, chorea or related movement disorder with onset in childhood with a likely monogenic cause

Test code

R57.5

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Childhood onset dystonia or chorea or related movement disorder (847)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

WGS

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Unexplained dystonia, chorea or related movement disorder with onset in childhood with a likely monogenic cause

Commissioning group

Specialised

Overlapping idications

• R61 Childhood onset hereditary spastic paraplegia – if the patient has spastic paraplegia • R55 Hereditary ataxia with onset in childhood – if the patient has ataxia • R27 Congenital malformation and dysmorphism syndromes – likely monogenic, • R29 Intellectual disability – microarray, fragile X and sequencing, • R89 Ultra-rare and atypical monogenic disorders tests should be used in individuals with complex or syndromic presentations

Address for samples/request forms

South East GLH
Genetics Specimen Reception
5th floor Tower Wing
Guy’s Hospital
London
SE1 9RT

Contact with queries

kch-tr.pnd@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