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Please continue to use the test directory below. The National Genomic Test Directories specify which genomic tests are commissioned by the NHS in England, to be delivered by Genomic Laboratory Hubs.

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Clinical Indication ID & Name

R309

NIPD for FGFR3-related skeletal dysplasias - mutation testing

Test Group

NIPD

Test code

R309.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

FGFR3

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

NIPD

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Pregnancy in which NIPD for FGFR3-related skeletal dysplasia is required
1. Abnormal ultrasound findings compatible with sonographic diagnosis of achondroplasia or other rare FGFR3-related skeletal dysplasia including Muenke syndrome, hypochondroplasia or hypochondroplasia with acanthosis nigricans:
a. Femoral length within the normal range at the routine 18-20-week scan, AND
b. Femur length and all long bones below the 3rd percentile after 25 weeks gestation, AND
c. Head circumference on or above 95th percentile or above the normal range for gestation at
diagnosis and/or frontal bossing present, AND
d. Fetal and maternal dopplers should be normal
e. Other features may include polyhydramnios or short fingers
OR
2. Abnormal ultrasound findings compatible with sonographic diagnosis of thanatophoric dysplasia or severe achondroplasia with developmental delay:
a. All long bones below the 3rd percentile from early pregnancy, AND
b. Small chest with short ribs, AND
c. At least one of: bowed femora, frontal bossing, cloverleaf skull, short fingers
OR
3. At risk pregnancy due to paternal FGFR3-related skeletal disorder OR a previous pregnancy with confirmed FGFR3-related skeletal disorder

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

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