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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

R207

Inherited ovarian cancer (without breast cancer)

Test Group

Core

Test code

R207.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Inherited ovarian cancer (without breast cancer) (143)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

Small panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

High grade non mucinous epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) OR serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma
a. b. 2. Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) OR serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC) AND
≥1 first degree relative with EOC OR serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC) , OR
≥1 second degree relative with EOC OR serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC) (intervening
relative without ovaries or deceased) OR
c. ≥2 second / third degree relatives with EOC OR serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC)
Deceased affected individual (proband) can be tested if:
a. A previously stored constitutional DNA/blood sample is available AND
i. eligibility criteria 1 OR 2 are reached,
AND
ii. No living affected individual is available for genetic testing
OR
b. If no stored constitutional DNA/blood sample is available, but appropriate tissue is available
(tumour or normal) AND
i. Criteria 2 are reached OR pathology-adjusted Manchester score ≥17 or
BOADICEA/CanRisk score of ≥15% for affected deceased relative
AND
ii. No living affected individual is available for genetic testing
NOTE: The proband’s cancer and majority of reported cancers in the family should have been confirmed
Genetic testing may occasionally be appropriate outside these criteria following discussion at a specialist
MDT with a cancer geneticist present
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.

Test code

R207.2

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Inherited ovarian cancer (without breast cancer) (143)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

MLPA or equivalent

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

High grade non mucinous epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) OR serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma
a. b. 2. Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) OR serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC) AND
≥1 first degree relative with EOC OR serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC) , OR
≥1 second degree relative with EOC OR serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC) (intervening
relative without ovaries or deceased) OR
c. ≥2 second / third degree relatives with EOC OR serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC)
Deceased affected individual (proband) can be tested if:
a. A previously stored constitutional DNA/blood sample is available AND
i. eligibility criteria 1 OR 2 are reached,
AND
ii. No living affected individual is available for genetic testing
OR
b. If no stored constitutional DNA/blood sample is available, but appropriate tissue is available
(tumour or normal) AND
i. Criteria 2 are reached OR pathology-adjusted Manchester score ≥17 or
BOADICEA/CanRisk score of ≥15% for affected deceased relative
AND
ii. No living affected individual is available for genetic testing
NOTE: The proband’s cancer and majority of reported cancers in the family should have been confirmed
Genetic testing may occasionally be appropriate outside these criteria following discussion at a specialist
MDT with a cancer geneticist present
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.

Commissioning group

Core

Overlapping idications

• M2 Ovarian carcinoma should be used for somatic testing

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