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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

R263

Confirmation of uniparental disomy

Test Group

Core/Specialised

Specialties

Clinical Genetics Genomics Laboratory

Test code

R263.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

As relevant to clinical setting

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

UPD testing

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Confirmation of probable UPD identified by methylation testing at imprinted loci and UPD identified via other routes, for example SNP array, exome ore genome sequencing. This could include testing for mosaic genome-wide UPD

Commissioning group

Core/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

gst-tr.southeastglh@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/

Request form download

Rare Disease Order Form Record of Discussion Form

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