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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

R406

Thrombocythaemia

Test Group

Haematology

Test code

R406.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Thrombocythaemia (945)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

Small panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

1. Clinical features of a likely thrombocythaemia of monogenic aetiology
2. Exclusion of secondary causes of thrombocythaemia and acquired bone marrow disorders such as myeloproliferative neoplasm

Test code

R406.2

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Thrombocythaemia (945)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

Exon level CNV detection by MLPA or equivalent

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

1. Clinical features of a likely thrombocythaemia of monogenic aetiology
2. Exclusion of secondary causes of thrombocythaemia and acquired bone marrow disorders such as myeloproliferative neoplasm

Commissioning group

Specialised

Overlapping idications

• M85 Myeloproliferative neoplasm should be used for somatic testing for exclusion of acquired myeloproliferative neoplasm

Address for samples/request forms

SYNNOVIS ANALYTICS MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY LABORATORY
Molecular Pathology c/o Central Specimen Reception,
Blood Sciences Laboratory,
Ground Floor Bessemer Wing,
King’s College Hospital,
Denmark Hill,
London,
SE5 9RS

Contact with queries

kch-tr.pnd@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