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.

Pilocytic Astrocytoma – Paediatric

Clinical Indication ID & Name

M158

Pilocytic Astrocytoma - Paediatric

Test Group

Paediatric

Specialties

Test code

M158.1

Test name

Multi-target NGS panel - small variant (RAF1

Target genes

RAF1

Test scope

Small variant detection

Test method/ technology

Panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Neuropathologist review indicates that molecular assessment will aid diagnosis or management / Specialist paediatric pathology review indicates that molecular assessment will aid diagnosis or management

Test code

M158.2

Test name

RAF1 seq

Target genes

RAF1

Test scope

Small variant detection

Test method/ technology

Single gene sequencing

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Neuropathologist review indicates that molecular assessment will aid diagnosis or management / Specialist paediatric pathology review indicates that molecular assessment will aid diagnosis or management

Test code

M158.3

Test name

RAF1-SRGAP3 FISH/RT-PCR

Target genes

RAF1-SRGAP3

Test scope

Structural variant detection

Test method/ technology

FISH/Simple targeted mutation testing

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Neuropathologist review indicates that molecular assessment will aid diagnosis or management / Specialist paediatric pathology review indicates that molecular assessment will aid diagnosis or management

Test code

M158.4

Test name

RAF1-NF1A FISH/RT-PCR

Target genes

RAF1 -NF1A

Test scope

Structural variant detection

Test method/ technology

FISH/Simple targeted mutation testing

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Neuropathologist review indicates that molecular assessment will aid diagnosis or management / Specialist paediatric pathology review indicates that molecular assessment will aid diagnosis or management

Test code

M158.5

Test name

WGS Germline and Tumour

Target genes

All including burden / signature

Test scope

All variant types

Test method/ technology

WGS

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Neuropathologist review indicates that molecular assessment will aid diagnosis or management / Specialist paediatric pathology review indicates that molecular assessment will aid diagnosis or management

Test code

M158.6

Test name

Multi-target NGS panel - structural variant (RAF1-SRGAP3, RAF1-NF1A, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3)

Target genes

RAF1-SRGAP3, RAF1-NF1A, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3

Test scope

Structural variant detection

Test method/ technology

Panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Neuropathologist review indicates that molecular assessment will aid diagnosis or management / Specialist paediatric pathology review indicates that molecular assessment will aid diagnosis or management / Patient’s clinical status means they are eligible for an NTRK inhibitor in the event an NTRK rearrangement is detected

Test code

M158.7

Test name

DNA Methylation

Target genes

Methylation status of multiple CpG sites

Test scope

Methylation analysis

Test method/ technology

Methylation array (whole genome)

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Neuropathologist review indicates that molecular assessment will aid diagnosis or management / Specialist paediatric pathology review indicates that molecular assessment will aid diagnosis or management

Commissioning group

n/a

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

rmh-tr.moleculardiagnostics@nhs.net

Supporting documents

Cancer WGS Clinician pack

Education resources

n/a

Service updates

n/a

Request form download

n/a

Consent record

See consent guidance in test request form

Sample requirements

See sample guidance in test request form