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.

Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis

Clinical Indication ID & Name

R231

Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis

Test Group

Metabolic

Test code

R231.1

Test name

N/A

Target genes

CLN3

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

MLPA or equivalent

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Clinical and laboratory features characteristic of Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis including presence of vacuolate lymphocytes, presence of pathological inclusions on tissue biopsy or enzyme deficiency

Test code

R231.2

Test name

N/A

Target genes

Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (526)

Test scope

n/a

Test method/ technology

Small panel

Optimal Family Structure

n/a

Eligibility Criteria

Clinical and laboratory features characteristic of Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis including presence of vacuolate lymphocytes, presence of pathological inclusions on tissue biopsy or enzyme deficiency

Commissioning group

Specialised

Overlapping idications

• R271 Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 test should be considered where clinical features are specific to CLN2 • It is anticipated that many specific metabolic diagnoses will be made through use of broad genomic testing via the R98 Likely inborn error of metabolism - targeted testing is not possible early in the investigative pathway and in cases with atypical features where a broader differential diagnosis is under consideration

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