Test Directory
TERT promoter mutation analysis
Containers - Adult
FFPE block / H&E slide / Pathology report
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Laboratory Site
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Transport arrangements
Referral specimens should be sent directly to Molecular Pathology at the above address (see transport recommendations).
For patients with pathology specimens held within NHS Lothian there is no need to arrange transport of specimens.
How to request
Testing for NHS Lothian patients can be requested by email to molecular.pathology@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk.
Referral requests must be accompanied by a completed request form.
Please also refer to our detailed requesting instructions.
Availability
Monday - Friday. 09:00 – 17:00
Anticipated turnaround
An integrated Molecular Pathology report should be available within 10 working days. See results.
Static information/disclaimer
Analysis by Sanger sequencing is currently undergoing accreditation to ISO 15189.
Please note: alternative methodologies may be used. Full details will be included in all reports.
General additional information
Assessment of TERT promoter [c.-124C>T & c.-146C>T] is available for patients with brain tumours and suspected or known thyroid tumours. The presence of a TERT promoter mutation can aid with diagnosis and also provide prognostic information.
TERT c.-124C>T also termed C228T
TERT c.-146C>T also termed C250T
For clinical advice on appropriate investigations, please contact our Molecular Pathology team.