Order or find a test

Please continue to use the test directory below. The National Genomic Test Directories specify which genomic tests are commissioned by the NHS in England, to be delivered by Genomic Laboratory Hubs.

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Clinical Indication ID & Name

R36

Structural eye disease

Test Group

Ophthalmology

Test code

R36.2

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Structural eye disease (509)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

WGS

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

1. Microphthalmia or anophthalmia or uveoretinal coloboma where there is evidence to support a likely monogenic cause, for example bilateral disease, consanguinity or additional ocular and non-ocular features, OR
2. Unilateral or bilateral congenital / developmental glaucoma, OR
3. Bilateral developmental glaucoma or anterior segment malformation, except where there is evidence of a non-genetic cause, OR
4. Aniridia with family history

Commissioning group

Specialised

Overlapping idications

• R27 Congenital malformation and dysmorphism syndromes – likely monogenic or R89 Ultra-rare and atypical monogenic disorders tests should be used in individuals with congenital malformations, dysmorphism or other complex or syndromic presentations • R38 Sporadic aniridia test should be used instead for sporadic classical aniridia

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

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