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.

Retinoblastoma

Clinical Indication ID & Name

R219

Retinoblastoma

Test Group

Inherited cancer

Specialties

Test code

R219.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

RB1

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

Single gene sequencing >=10 amplicons

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Testing of phenotypically affected individual where the proband has Retinoblastoma (unilateral, bilateral or multifocal) +/- family history. RB1 somatic test can be undertaken instead in tumour material where indicated

Testing in most patients will be arranged as part of management at one of the Highly Specialised
Retinoblastoma Services

Genetic testing may occasionally be appropriate outside these criteria following discussion at a specialist MDT with a cancer geneticist present.

Test code

R219.2

Test name

N/A

Target genes

RB1

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

MLPA or equivalent

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Testing of phenotypically affected individual where the proband has Retinoblastoma (unilateral, bilateral or multifocal) +/- family history. RB1 somatic test can be undertaken instead in tumour material where indicated

Testing in most patients will be arranged as part of management at one of the Highly Specialised
Retinoblastoma Services

Genetic testing may occasionally be appropriate outside these criteria following discussion at a specialist MDT with a cancer geneticist present.

Commissioning group

Specialised

Overlapping idications

• M166 Retinoblastoma (paediatric) or the relevant cancer clinical indication (M coded) should be used for somatic testing

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