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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

R450

Diagnostic testing for Isovaleric acidaemia

Test Group

Metabolic

Test code

R450.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

IVD

Test scope

Small variants

Test method/ technology

Single gene sequencing >=10 amplicons

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Likely isovaleric acidaemia identified following diagnostic metabolic testing
Referrals for testing will be triaged by the Genomic Laboratory; testing should be targeted at those where a genetic or genomic diagnosis will guide management for the proband or family. In the case of isovaleric acidaemia, this means that testing is almost exclusively used at those in whom biochemical results indicate a likely pseudodeficiency allele is present.
Testing following newborn screening should follow the established sample and testing pathways set out in the newborn screening protocol and use code R279

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

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