Clinical Indication ID & Name
R252
SMA carrier testing at population risk for partners of known carriers
Test Group
Core
Specialties
Test code
R252.1
Test name
N/A
Target genes
SMN1
Test scope
n/a
Test method/ technology
MLPA or equivalent
Optimal Family Structure
n/a
Eligibility Criteria
Testing in partners of known carriers of SMA where management of a current or future pregnancy depends on the result
Commissioning group
Core
Overlapping idications
n/a
Address for samples/request forms
Genetics Laboratory
5th Floor Tower Wing
Guy’s Hospital
London
SE1 9RT
Contact with queries
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
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