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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

R239

Incontinentia pigmenti

Test Group

Dermatology

Test code

R239.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

IKBKG

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

Single gene sequencing >=10 amplicons

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Confident clinical diagnosis of incontinentia pigmenti

Test code

R239.2

Test name

N/A

Target genes

IKBKG (1347)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

Targeted variant testing

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Confident clinical diagnosis of incontinentia pigmenti

Commissioning group

Specialised

Overlapping idications

• If the presentation is not specific to incontinentia pigmenti, please use one of the broader tests, for example the R165 Ichthyosis and erythrokeratoderma, R163 Ectodermal dysplasia or R236 Pigmentary skin disorders tests

Address for samples/request forms

Witihin working hours:
South East GLH
Genetics Specimen Reception
5th floor Tower Wing
Guy’s Hospital
London
SE1 9RT

Outside of working hours:
Central Specimen Reception
4th floor Southwark Wing
Guy’s Hospital
London
SE1 9RT

Contact with queries

gst.tr-southeastglh.nhs.net

Supporting documents

n/a

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

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