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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

M243

Thymic Carcinoma

Test Group

Solid Tumours (Adult)

Specialties

Test code

M243.1

Test name

Multi-target NGS panel (KIT)

Target genes

KIT

Test scope

Small variant detection

Test method/ technology

Panel

Optimal Family Structure

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Eligibility Criteria

KIT proto-oncogene receptor tyrosine kinase gene (KIT) testing in confirmed Thymic Carcinoma cases where the treating clinician considers the patient would benefit from treatment with imatinib AND there is a reasonable expectation that the patient will be able to access Imatinib.

Commissioning group

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Overlapping idications

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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

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Education resources

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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

Solid Tumour Request Form WGS Record of Discussion

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