Spinal Muscular Atrophy, DNA testing
| Order Code: | SMACT |
| Epic Lab Code: | LAB4075 |
| Order Form: | A-1a Miscellaneous Request or Epic Req |
Commercial Mail-out Laboratory
01250 PFP
356-3527
01250 PFP
356-3527
Specimen:
Whole Blood
Collection Medium:
 | and | | and | |
| Lavender top tube 4 mL (EDTA) | Lavender top tube 4 mL (EDTA) | Lavender top tube 4 mL (EDTA) |
Alternate
Collection Media:
Pink top tube
Minimum:
Adult minimum: 10 mL
Up to 10 yrs. minimum: 5 mL
Infant minimum: 1-2 mL
Rejection Criteria:
Draw Monday through Thursday only. Sample must arrive in lab by 1500.
Do not collect before a holiday.
Turn Around
Time:
2 weeks upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
By report
Comments:
Please print, complete and submit the following forms to the lab, with
the specimen and the A-1a Miscellaneous Request: Consent For Molecular Genetic
Testing and the Requisition for Molecular
Diagnostic Services from Comprehensive Genetic Services
(CompGene).
Contact Pediatric Genetics regarding genetic counseling if appropriate.
Contact Pediatric Genetics regarding genetic counseling if appropriate.
Methodology:
Direct DNA analysis
CPT Code:
83891, 83892, 83894 x2, 83898 x2