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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

R54

Hereditary ataxia with onset in adulthood

Test Group

Neurology

Test code

R54.2

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Hereditary ataxia - adult onset (466) STR

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

STR testing

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Unexplained ataxia with onset in adulthood including where differential diagnosis encompasses STR loci

Test code

R54.3

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Hereditary ataxia - adult onset (466)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

WGS

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Unexplained ataxia with onset in adulthood including where differential diagnosis encompasses STR loci

Commissioning group

Specialised

Overlapping idications

R53 Fragile X – if clinical features are suggestive of Fragile X ataxia then this test should also be requested.

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

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