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.

Thalassaemia and other haemoglobinopathies

Clinical Indication ID & Name

R93

Thalassaemia and other haemoglobinopathies

Test Group

Haematology

Test code

R93.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

HBA1;HBB

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

MLPA or equivalent

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Clinical features indicative of likely thalassaemia or other clinically significant haemoglobinopathy

Test code

R93.2

Test name

N/A

Target genes

HBA1;HBB

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

Small panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Clinical features indicative of likely thalassaemia or other clinically significant haemoglobinopathy

Commissioning group

Specialised

Overlapping idications

• R92 Rare anaemia test should be used in individuals with atypical features in whom other diagnoses are likely • R361 Carrier testing for haemoglobinopathy test should be used in individuals who are likely to be carriers of a haemoglobinopathy or haemoglobinopathy trait

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