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.

Clinical Indication ID & Name

M243

Thymic Carcinoma

Test Group

Solid Tumours (Adult)

Specialties

Test code

M243.1

Test name

Multi-target NGS panel (KIT)

Target genes

KIT

Test scope

Small variant detection

Test method/ technology

Panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

KIT proto-oncogene receptor tyrosine kinase gene (KIT) testing in confirmed Thymic Carcinoma cases where the treating clinician considers the patient would benefit from treatment with imatinib AND there is a reasonable expectation that the patient will be able to access Imatinib.

Commissioning group

n/a

Overlapping idications

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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

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Service updates

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Request form download

Solid Tumour Request Form

Consent record

See consent guidance in test request form

Sample requirements

See sample guidance in test request form

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