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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

R214

Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome or Gorlin syndrome

Test Group

Inherited cancer

Test code

R214.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

PTCH1;SUFU

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

Small panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Living individual affected (proband) where the individual history meets:
a. ≥ 1 major OR
b. ≥ 2 minor criteria
2. Major criteria:
• Lamellar (sheet-like) calcification of the falx or clear evidence of calcification in an individual younger
than age 20 years
• Jaw keratocyst: odontogenic keratocyst histologically
• Palmar/plantar pits (two or more)
• SHH medulloblastoma, confirmed on tumour testing
• Multiple basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) (>5 under 50)
3. Minor criteria:
• Childhood medulloblastoma where SHH pathway in tumour has not been investigated (also called
primitive neuroectodermal tumor [PNET])
• Lympho-mesenteric or pleural cysts
• Macrocephaly (OFC >97th centile)
• Cleft lip/palate
• Vertebral/rib anomalies observed on chest x-ray and/or spinal x-ray; bifid/splayed/extra ribs; bifid
vertebrae
• Preaxial or postaxial polydactyly
• Ovarian/cardiac fibromas
• Ocular anomalies (cataract, developmental defects, and pigmentary changes of the retinal epithelium)
Deceased affected individual (proband) where all the following are met;
(i) the individual +/- family history meets one of the above criteria, AND
(ii) a previously stored constitutional blood/DNA or tissue sample (tumour or normal) is available,
AND
(iii) no living affected individual is available for genetic testing, AND
(iv) after discussion at specialist cancer genetics MDT
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

R214.2

Test name

N/A

Target genes

PTCH1;SUFU

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

MLPA or equivalent

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Living individual affected (proband) where the individual history meets:
a. ≥ 1 major OR
b. ≥ 2 minor criteria
2. Major criteria:
• Lamellar (sheet-like) calcification of the falx or clear evidence of calcification in an individual younger
than age 20 years
• Jaw keratocyst: odontogenic keratocyst histologically
• Palmar/plantar pits (two or more)
• SHH medulloblastoma, confirmed on tumour testing
• Multiple basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) (>5 under 50)
3. Minor criteria:
• Childhood medulloblastoma where SHH pathway in tumour has not been investigated (also called
primitive neuroectodermal tumor [PNET])
• Lympho-mesenteric or pleural cysts
• Macrocephaly (OFC >97th centile)
• Cleft lip/palate
• Vertebral/rib anomalies observed on chest x-ray and/or spinal x-ray; bifid/splayed/extra ribs; bifid
vertebrae
• Preaxial or postaxial polydactyly
• Ovarian/cardiac fibromas
• Ocular anomalies (cataract, developmental defects, and pigmentary changes of the retinal epithelium)
Deceased affected individual (proband) where all the following are met;
(i) the individual +/- family history meets one of the above criteria, AND
(ii) a previously stored constitutional blood/DNA or tissue sample (tumour or normal) is available,
AND
(iii) no living affected individual is available for genetic testing, AND
(iv) after discussion at specialist cancer genetics MDT
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

Specialised

Overlapping idications

n/a

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