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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

R173

Polycystic liver disease

Test Group

Gastrohepatology

Test code

R173.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Polycystic liver disease interim (653)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

WES or Small Panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Patients with multiple hepatic cysts with no explanation

Test code

R173.2

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Polycystic liver disease interim (653)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

Exon level CNV detection by MLPA or equivalent

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Patients with multiple hepatic cysts with no explanation

Commissioning group

Specialised

Overlapping idications

• R193 Cystic renal disease test should be used where patients have both renal and hepatic cysts • R27 Congenital malformation and dysmorphism syndromes – likely monogenic or R89 Ultra-rare and atypical monogenic disorders tests should be used in individuals with congenital malformations, dysmorphism or other complex or syndromic presentations

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/

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