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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

R27

Congenital malformation and dysmorphism syndromes

Test Group

Core

Test code

R27.2

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Genomewide

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

WGS

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

R27.3

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Paediatric disorders (486)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

n/a

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Congenital malformations and/or dysmorphism suggestive of an underlying monogenic disorder where targeted genetic testing is not possible.
Testing of individuals with syndromic overgrowth or overgrowth in combination with intellectual disability or developmental delay would also be appropriate under this indication
Testing Criteria
• Congenital malformations and/or dysmorphism highly suggestive of an underlying monogenic disorder where targeted genetic testing is not possible.
• Unexplained moderate/severe/profound global developmental delay or unexplained moderate/severe/profound intellectual disability, and where clinical features are highly suggestive of an underlying monogenic disorder requiring sequencing and targeted genetic testing is not possible.
• Craniofacial dysmorphism in combination with additional issues with health or development suggestive of a single genomic explanation, e.g. intellectual disability, congenital malformation, organ dysfunction.
• Syndromic overgrowth or overgrowth in combination with intellectual disability or developmental delay.
• Adults with congenital malformation and dysmorphism syndromes, however the clinical utility of testing should be made clear on the request form e.g. to inform a clinical management decision or reproductive choice.
• Fetus from a demised/non-continued pregnancy, with multiple major structural abnormalities detected on fetal ultrasound or post-mortem examination and where a monogenic malformation disorder is considered highly likely

Commissioning group

Core

Overlapping idications

• R14 Acutely unwell infants with a likely monogenic disorder test should be used instead where relevant where a rapid result is required

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/

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