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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

R63

Possible mitochondrial disorder - nuclear genes

Test Group

Mitochondrial

Test code

R63.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Possible mitochondrial disorder - nuclear genes (539)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

WES or Large Panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Individuals with clinical features suggestive of a mitochondrial disorder requiring examination of nuclear genes where more targeted testing is not possible.

Test code

R63.2

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Possible mitochondrial disorder - nuclear genes (539)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

WES or Large Panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Individuals with clinical features suggestive of a mitochondrial disorder requiring examination of nuclear genes where more targeted testing is not possible.

Commissioning group

Highly Specialised

Overlapping idications

Examination of the mitochondrial genome using one or more of the following indications should be considered first where possible based on clinical or biochemical/enzyme results: a. R42 Leber hereditary optic neuropathy b. R64 MELAS or MIDD c. R350 MERRF syndrome d. R351 NARP syndrome or maternally inherited Leigh syndrome e. R317 Mitochondrial liver disease, including transient infantile liver failure f. R299 Possible mitochondrial disorder - mitochondrial DNA rearrangement testing g. R300 Possible mitochondrial disorder - whole mitochondrial genome sequencing h. R301 Possible mitochondrial disorder - mitochondrial DNA depletion testing • Targeted examination of nuclear genes should be considered first where possible based on clinical or biochemical/enzyme results: i. R315 POLG-related disorder j. R352 Mitochondrial DNA maintenance disorder k. R353 Mitochondrial disorder with complex I deficiency l. R354 Mitochondrial disorder with complex II deficiency m. R355 Mitochondrial disorder with complex III deficiency n. R356 Mitochondrial disorder with complex IV deficiency o. R356 Mitochondrial disorder with complex V deficiency p. R316 Pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) deficiency Referrals for testing will be triaged by the Genomic Laboratory; testing should be targeted at those where a genetic or genomic diagnosis will guide management for the proband or family.

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

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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/

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