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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

M218

Prostate Cancer

Test Group

Solid Tumours (Adult)

Specialties

Test code

M218.1

Test name

Multi-target NGS panel - small variant (BRCA1, BRCA2, ATM, CDK12)

Target genes

BRCA1, BRCA2, ATM, CDK12

Test scope

Small variant detection

Test method/ technology

Panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

NB BRCA1/2 for any prostate cancer, ATM / CDK12 for metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer

Test code

M218.2

Test name

Multi-target NGS panel - structural variant (TMPRSS2-ERG, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3)

Target genes

TMPRSS2-ERG, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3

Test scope

Structural variant detection

Test method/ technology

Panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Only required if there is a doubt over the aetiology of a tumour on the basis of morphology and prostate carcinoma is in the differential

Test code

M218.3

Test name

TMPRSS2-ERG FISH

Target genes

TMPRSS2-ERG

Test scope

Structural variant detection

Test method/ technology

FISH

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Only required if there is a doubt over the aetiology of a tumour on the basis of morphology and prostate carcinoma is in the differential

Commissioning group

n/a

Overlapping idications

n/a

Address for samples/request forms

Cancer Genetics
Genetics Laboratories
5th Floor Tower Wing
Guy’s Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT

Contact with queries

gst-tr.gtabsoutheastglh@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