Clinical Indication ID & Name
Paediatric pseudo-obstruction syndrome
Test Group
Specialised
Specialties
Test code
R438.1
Test name
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Target genes
Test scope
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Test method/ technology
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Optimal Family Structure
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Eligibility Criteria
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Commissioning group
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Overlapping idications
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Address for samples/request forms
SYNNOVIS LIVER MOLECULAR GENETICS SERVICE
Institute of Liver Studies,
3rd Floor Cheyne Wing,
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust,
Denmark Hill,
London,
SE5 9RS
Contact with queries
Supporting documents
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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/
Request form download
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 Sample Storage and Volume Required:
Perirpheral blood in an EDTA tube: Adult and children 4 ml, Infants (0-2 years) 1 ml or a DNA sample (3-5µg of purified DNA). Where it is not possible to collect peripheral blood we will accept a saliva sample (please contact the lab for specific details).
Storage, sample packing and transportation:
Blood should be stored at 4°C where possible. Send at room temperature by first class post or by courier.
Patient/Clinician Instructions:
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Factors affecting performance of test/interpretation of results:
Clotted samples are unsuitable for DNA analysis. Blood Samples in incorrect anticoagulant tubes may be rejected.