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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

R374

Other sample to be stored

Test Group

Core

Specialties

Test code

R374.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

No target identified at this stage

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

Other

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

To be requested where testing of other sample types (for example, lymphocyte culture) is likely to be required in future, but further information or discussion is needed before a test request is made

Commissioning group

Core

Overlapping idications

• R346 DNA to be stored, R373 RNA to be stored and R322 Skin fibroblasts to be cultured and stored should be used instead where relevant

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