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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

R26

Likely common aneuploidy

Test Group

Core

Test code

R26.1

Test name

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Target genes

Genomewide

Test scope

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Test method/ technology

Common aneuploidy testing

Optimal Family Structure

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Eligibility Criteria

Clinical features strongly suggestive of trisomy 13, 18 or 21, Turner syndrome or other sex chromosome aneuploidy in the postnatal setting

Commissioning group

Core

Overlapping idications

• R297 Possible structural chromosomal rearrangement – karyotype, • R265 Chromosomal mosaicism – karyotype, • R314 Ambiguous genitalia presenting neonatally; plus any other follow-on tests should be considered in cases with a negative result • R401 Common aneuploidy testing - prenatal test should be used for prenatal 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

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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

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