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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.

Nephrocalcinosis or nephrolithiasis (149)

Clinical Indication ID & Name

R256

Nephrocalcinosis or nephrolithiasis (149)

Test Group

Renal

Test code

R256.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Nephrocalcinosis or nephrolithiasis (149)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

WES or Medium Panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Nephrocalcinosis or nephrolithiasis where acquired causes have been excluded

Test code

R256.2

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Nephrocalcinosis or nephrolithiasis (149)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

Exon level CNV detection by MLPA or equivalent

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Nephrocalcinosis or nephrolithiasis where acquired causes have been excluded

Commissioning group

Specialised

Overlapping idications

• Where a primary endocrine disturbance of calcium homeostasis is identified, the appropriate specific test should be used • In individuals with an identifiable primary renal disorder, the specific test for that disorder should be used where genetic testing is appropriate • Individuals with nephrocalcinosis likely to be caused by Bartter syndrome can be tested using this indication; individuals with a different presentation of Bartter syndrome should be tested using R198 Renal tubulopathies

Address for samples/request forms

Please refer to the test request form.

Contact with queries

gos-tr.norththamesgenomics@nhs.net

Supporting documents

n/a

Education resources

n/a

Service updates

n/a

Request form download

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.