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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

R136

Primary lymphoedema

Test Group

Cardiology

Specialties

Test code

R136.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Primary lymphoedema (65)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

WES or Medium Panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Primary lymphoedema with or without syndromic manifestations, with no known explanation

If in doubt whether testing is indicated, refer for specialist investigation to a specialist clinic such as those based in Derby or at St Georges Hospital in London

Test code

R136.2

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Primary lymphoedema (65)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

Exon level CNV detection by MLPA or equivalent

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Primary lymphoedema with or without syndromic manifestations, with no known explanation

If in doubt whether testing is indicated, refer for specialist investigation to a specialist clinic such as those based in Derby or at St Georges Hospital in London

Commissioning group

Specialised

Overlapping idications

n/a

Address for samples/request forms

Clinical Genetics & Genomics Laboratory
Royal Brompton Hospital
2nd (Ground) Floor, Sydney Wing
Sydney Street
London SW3 6NP

Contact with queries

geneticslab@rbht.nhs.uk

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