Order or find a test

Please continue to use the test directory below. The National Genomic Test Directories specify which genomic tests are commissioned by the NHS in England, to be delivered by Genomic Laboratory Hubs.

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Clinical Indication ID & Name

R140

Elastin-related phenotypes

Test Group

Cardiology

Test code

R140.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

ELN

Test scope

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Test method/ technology

Single gene sequencing >=10 amplicons

Optimal Family Structure

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Eligibility Criteria

1. Congenital heart disease of a type associated with Elastin mutations, with an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance in at least 3 family members, OR
2. Supravalvular aortic stenosis characteristic of Elastin mutations

Commissioning group

Specialised

Overlapping idications

• R28 Congenital malformation and dysmorphism syndromes – microarray only should be used for patients with clinical features strongly suggestive of Williams syndrome • R27 Congenital malformation and dysmorphism syndromes - likely monogenic test should be used for individuals with syndromic forms of cutis laxa R125 Thoracic aortic aneurysm or dissection test should be used for individuals with primarily aortic/large arterial involvement, with some features of cutis laxa

Address for samples/request forms

Clinical Genetics & Genomics Laboratory
Royal Brompton Hospital
2nd (Ground) Floor, Sydney Wing
Sydney Street
London SW3 6NP

Contact with queries

geneticslab@rbht.nhs.uk

Supporting documents

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Education resources

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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