Clinical Indication ID & Name
Huntington disease
Test Group
Core
Specialties
Test code
R68.1
Test name
N/A
Target genes
HTT STR
Test scope
n/a
Test method/ technology
STR testing
Optimal Family Structure
n/a
Eligibility Criteria
Clinical features that indicate a likely diagnosis of Huntington disease
• Specialties other than those listed in Requesting Specialties may request tests in certain settings following discussion with their local laboratory-clinical team
Commissioning group
Core
Overlapping idications
• R56 Adult onset dystonia, chorea or related movement disorder or other relevant broader test should be used where clinical features are not strongly suggestive of Huntington disease
Address for samples/request forms
Genetics Laboratory
5th Floor Tower Wing
Guy’s Hospital
London
SE1 9RT
Contact with queries
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/
Request form download
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