Clinical Indication ID & Name
Pancreatitis
Test Group
Gastrohepatology
Specialties
Test code
R175.1
Test name
N/A
Target genes
Pancreatitis (386)
Test scope
n/a
Test method/ technology
Small panel
Optimal Family Structure
n/a
Eligibility Criteria
1. Clinical diagnosis of recurrent acute pancreatitis (at least 2 attacks), OR
2. Chronic pancreatitis, OR
3. First episode of acute pancreatitis occurring below the age of 18, OR
4. First episode of acute pancreatitis with a first degree relative who has had pancreatitis
In patients where there are no identifiable acquired causes (e.g. gallstones or history of excessive alcohol intake)
Test code
R175.2
Test name
N/A
Target genes
PRSS1
Test scope
n/a
Test method/ technology
Single gene testing (<10 amplicons)
Optimal Family Structure
n/a
Eligibility Criteria
1. Clinical diagnosis of recurrent acute pancreatitis (at least 2 attacks), OR
2. Chronic pancreatitis, OR
3. First episode of acute pancreatitis occurring below the age of 18, OR
4. First episode of acute pancreatitis with a first degree relative who has had pancreatitis
In patients where there are no identifiable acquired causes (e.g. gallstones or history of excessive alcohol intake)
Commissioning group
Specialised
Overlapping idications
n/a
Address for samples/request forms
North Thames GLH, Rare & Inherited Disease Genomic Laboratory
Specimen Reception, Level 5 Barclay House, 37 Queen Square,
London WC1N 3BH
Contact with queries
Supporting documents
Rare Disese WGS Clinician pack
Education resources
n/a
Service updates
n/a
Request form download
Consent record
See consent guidance in test request form
Sample requirements
See sample guidance in test request form