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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.

This tool allows clinical teams to search all of the genomic tests available to patients through the National Testing Directory. From here you can find out more details about each test and information about how to order them. These tests can only be ordered by clinical teams, if you are a patient looking to request a test please speak to your clinical team directly.

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2

Clinical Indication ID & Name

R218

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2

Test Group

Endocrinology

Test code

R218.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

RET

Test scope

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Test method/ technology

Single gene sequencing >=10 amplicons

Optimal Family Structure

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Eligibility Criteria

Testing of individual (proband) affected with endocrine abnormalities where the individual +/- family history meets one of the following criteria. The proband has:
1. MTC (any age), OR
2. ≥2 MEN2-related endocrine abnormalities (any age), OR
3. ≥1 MEN2-related endocrine abnormality and a first degree relative with ≥1 MEN2-related endocrine abnormality
MEN2-related endocrine abnormalities include: Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC), Phaechromocytoma/paraganglioma, Parathyroid adenoma/hyperplasia, Hirschprungs disease

Test code

R218.2

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

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Optimal Family Structure

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Eligibility Criteria

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Commissioning group

Specialised

Overlapping idications

• R217 Endocrine neoplasia test should be used where a broader presentation is under investigation

Address for samples/request forms

Please refer to the test request form.

Contact with queries

gos-tr.norththamesgenomics@nhs.net

Supporting documents

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Education resources

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Service updates

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Request form download

Form not available, please contact us to enquire.

Consent record

See consent guidance in test request form

Sample requirements

Sample Requirements Each sample must be sent labelled with 3 patient identifiers and must state the sample type clearly on the sample container. Sample Rejection 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 Sample Storage and Volume Required: Perirpheral blood in an EDTA tube: Adult and children 4 ml, Infants (0-2 years) 1 ml or a DNA sample (3-5µg of purified DNA). Where it is not possible to collect peripheral blood we will accept a saliva sample (please contact the lab for specific details). Storage, sample packing and transportation: Blood should be stored at 4°C where possible. Send at room temperature by first class post or by courier. Patient/Clinician Instructions: N/A Factors affecting performance of test/interpretation of results: Clotted samples are unsuitable for DNA analysis. Blood Samples in incorrect anticoagulant tubes may be rejected.