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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

M32

Low Grade Glioma/Glioneuronal Tumours - Adult

Test Group

Neurological Tumours

Specialties

Test code

M32.1

Test name

Multi-target NGS panel - small variant (BRAF, IDH1, IDH2, TERT promoter, H3-3A, H3C2)

Target genes

BRAF, IDH1, IDH2, TERT promoter, H3-3A, HIST1H3B

Test scope

Small variant detection

Test method/ technology

Panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Neuropathologist review indicates that molecular assessment will aid diagnosis or management

Test code

M32.2

Test name

1p19q codel FISH/RT-PCR

Target genes

1p19q codel

Test scope

Copy number variant detection to genomewide resolution

Test method/ technology

FISH/Simple targeted mutation testing

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Neuropathologist review indicates that molecular assessment will aid diagnosis or management

Test code

M32.3

Test name

DNA Methylation

Target genes

Methylation status of multiple CpG sites

Test scope

Methylation analysis

Test method/ technology

Methylation array (whole genome)

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Neuropathologist review indicates that molecular assessment will aid diagnosis or management

Test code

M32.4

Test name

Multi-target NGS panel - copy number variant (1p, 19q)

Target genes

1p19q codel

Test scope

Copy number variant detection to genomewide resolution

Test method/ technology

Panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Neuropathologist review indicates that molecular assessment will aid diagnosis or management

Test code

M32.5

Test name

Multi-target NGS panel - structural variant (NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3)

Target genes

NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3

Test scope

Structural variant detection

Test method/ technology

Panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Patient’s clinical status means they are eligible for an NTRK inhibitor in the event an NTRK rearrangement is detected

Test code

M32.6

Test name

WGS Germline and Tumour

Target genes

All including burden / signature

Test scope

All variant types

Test method/ technology

WGS

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Molecular assessment will aid diagnosis or management

Commissioning group

n/a

Overlapping idications

n/a

Address for samples/request forms

Dept of Clinical Neuropathology
King’s College Hospital
 Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS

Contact with queries

kch-tr.molecularneuropathology@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/

Request form download

Neurological Cancer Order Form Record of Discussion Form

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