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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

R250

NIPD for congenital adrenal hyperplasia - CYP21A2 haplotype testing

Test Group

NIPD

Test code

R250.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

CYP21A2

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

NIPD

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

1. Pregnancy at risk of 21 hydroxylase deficiency requiring NIPD by haplotype testing following discussion with testing laboratory, AND
2. Parents have had a previous child affected with CAH and have both been confirmed as carriers, AND
3. DNA is available from the parents and the affected child, AND
4. Current pregnancy has been confirmed as female

Requests should be discussed in advance with the testing laboratory to ensure that necessary samples and validation work has been performed

Testing is not currently possible for consanguineous couples

Testing may not be possible in multiple pregnancies. In such cases contact the laboratory for discussion

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

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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