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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

R175

Pancreatitis

Test Group

Gastrohepatology

Specialties

Clinical Genetics Gastroenterology Hepatology

Test code

R175.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Pancreatitis (386)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

Small panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

1. Clinical diagnosis of recurrent acute pancreatitis (at least 2 attacks), OR
2. Chronic pancreatitis, OR
3. First episode of acute pancreatitis occurring below the age of 18, OR
4. First episode of acute pancreatitis with a first degree relative who has had pancreatitis

In patients where there are no identifiable acquired causes (e.g. gallstones or history of excessive alcohol intake)

Test code

R175.2

Test name

N/A

Target genes

PRSS1

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

Single gene testing (<10 amplicons)

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

1. Clinical diagnosis of recurrent acute pancreatitis (at least 2 attacks), OR
2. Chronic pancreatitis, OR
3. First episode of acute pancreatitis occurring below the age of 18, OR
4. First episode of acute pancreatitis with a first degree relative who has had pancreatitis

In patients where there are no identifiable acquired causes (e.g. gallstones or history of excessive alcohol intake)

Commissioning group

Specialised

Overlapping idications

n/a

Address for samples/request forms

LIVER MOLECULAR GENETICS (LMG) SERVICE
Liver Labs, Institute of Liver Studies,
3rd Floor Cheyne Wing,
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust,
Denmark Hill,
London,
SE5 9RS

Contact with queries

kch-tr.pnd@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/

Request form download

Gastrohepatology Order Form Record of Discussion Form

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