Clinical Indication ID & Name
R324
Familial Chylomicronaemia Syndrome (FCS)
Test Group
Metabolic
Test code
R324.1
Test name
N/A
Target genes
Lipoprotein lipase deficiency (527)
Test scope
n/a
Test method/ technology
Small panel
Optimal Family Structure
n/a
Eligibility Criteria
1. Fasting triglycerides >20mmol/L, AND
2. Exclusion of secondary causes of hypertriglyceridaemia e.g. excess alcohol, uncontrolled diabetes
Test code
R324.2
Test name
N/A
Target genes
Lipoprotein lipase deficiency (527)
Test scope
n/a
Test method/ technology
Exon level CNV detection by MLPA or equivalent
Optimal Family Structure
n/a
Eligibility Criteria
1. Fasting triglycerides >20mmol/L, AND
2. Exclusion of secondary causes of hypertriglyceridaemia e.g. excess alcohol, uncontrolled diabetes
Commissioning group
Specialised
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
Supporting documents
n/a
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