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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

M238

Small Bowel Cancer

Test Group

Solid Tumours (Adult)

Specialties

Test code

M238.1

Test name

MSI Testing

Target genes

N/A

Test scope

Microsatellite instability analysis

Test method/ technology

Microsatellite instability analysis

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Known small bowel cancer, when MMR IHC not possible / not performed, as per NICE Guidelines for molecular testing to inform therapy choice. Delivery via pathology in some regions.

Test code

M238.2

Test name

DPYD hotspot

Target genes

DPYD

Test scope

Small variant detection

Test method/ technology

Simple targeted mutation testing

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Patient planned to receive fluoropyrimidine treatment

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