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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

R61

Childhood onset hereditary spastic paraplegia

Test Group

Neurology

Test code

R61.3

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Hereditary spastic paraplegia - Childhood onset (568) STR

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

STR testing

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Unexplained spastic paraplegia of likely monogenic aetiology with onset in childhood

Test code

R61.4

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Hereditary spastic paraplegia - Childhood onset (568)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

WGS

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Unexplained spastic paraplegia of likely monogenic aetiology with onset in childhood

Commissioning group

Specialised

Overlapping idications

n/a

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