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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

R78

Hereditary neuropathy or pain disorder

Test Group

Neurology

Test code

R78.4

Test name

Hereditary neuropathy or pain disorder number WGS (phase 2)

Target genes

Hereditary neuropathy (846)

Test scope

Exon level CNVs, Small variants, STRs

Test method/ technology

WGS

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Clinical features that indicate a likely hereditary neuropathy or pain disorder in whom PMP22 copy number abnormalities are clinically unlikely or have already been excluded

Test code

R78.5

Test name

RFC1 STR

Target genes

RFC1 STR

Test scope

STR

Test method/ technology

STR testing

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Clinical features that indicate a likely hereditary neuropathy or pain disorder in whom PMP22 copy number abnormalities are clinically unlikely or have already been excluded

Test code

R78.6

Test name

Hereditary neuropathy or pain disorder confirmatory STR testing

Target genes

Hereditary neuropathy (846)

Test scope

STR

Test method/ technology

Confirmatory STR testing

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

n/a

Commissioning group

Specialised

Overlapping idications

• R77 Hereditary neuropathy - PMP22 copy number test should be used where PMP22 copy number abnormalities are possible • R89 Ultra-rare and atypical monogenic disorders or R27 Paediatric disorders tests should be used in individuals with congenital malformations, dysmorphism or other complex or syndromic presentations 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.

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