Request / Find a Test Tool

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.

Pigmentary skin disorders

Clinical Indication ID & Name

R236

Pigmentary skin disorders

Test Group

Dermatology

Test code

R236.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Pigmentary skin disorders (559)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

WES or Large Panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

1. Multiple café-au-lait macules where neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) has been excluded either clinically or on genetic testing, OR
2. Poikiloderma with a likely genetic cause, OR
3. Other forms of reticulate, patchy or speckled hypo- or hyperpigmentation with a likely genetic cause

Test code

R236.2

Test name

N/A

Target genes

SPRED1

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

MLPA or equivalent

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

1. Multiple café-au-lait macules where neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) has been excluded either clinically or on genetic testing, OR
2. Poikiloderma with a likely genetic cause, OR
3. Other forms of reticulate, patchy or speckled hypo- or hyperpigmentation with a likely genetic cause

Commissioning group

Specialised

Overlapping idications

• R222 Neurofibromatosis type 1 test should be used where features are typical of this condition • R343 Chromosomal mosaicism – microarray test should be used where this is the likely diagnosis • R327 Mosaic skin disorders – deep sequencing test should be used where the likely cause is a mosaic genetic change, as the technology applied to the mosaic disorders will be more sensitive to these than the panel test designed to detect germline disorders

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

gos-tr.norththamesgenomics@nhs.net

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