Clinical Indication ID & Name
Oesophageal Cancer
Test Group
Solid Tumours (Adult)
Specialties
Test code
M236.1
Test name
MSI Testing
Target genes
N/A
Test scope
Microsatellite instability analysis
Test method/ technology
Microsatellite instability analysis
Optimal Family Structure
n/a
Eligibility Criteria
Known oesophageal cancer, when MMR IHC not possible / not performed, as per NICE Guidelines for molecular testing to inform therapy choice. Delivery via pathology in some regions.
Test code
M236.2
Test name
DPYD hotspot
Target genes
DPYD
Test scope
Small variant detection
Test method/ technology
Simple targeted mutation testing
Optimal Family Structure
n/a
Eligibility Criteria
Patient planned to receive fluoropyrimidine treatment
Commissioning group
n/a
Overlapping idications
n/a
Address for samples/request forms
Cancer Genetics
Genetics Laboratories
5th Floor Tower Wing
Guy’s Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
Contact with queries
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
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