Spinal Muscular Atrophy DNA Test - Carrier/Screening
SMA Panel, SMN
Test Codes
EPIC: LAB8520, Beaker: XSMN1, Integrated Genetics: 481630
Department
Send Outs
Specimen Collection Criteria
Collect: Three Lavender-top EDTA tubes or two Yellow-top ACD-A tubes. (Minimum: 10 mL)
Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation
Do not centrifuge or freeze. Maintain whole blood at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) prior to transport.
Preparation for Courier Transport
Transport: 14 mL whole blood, room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F). (Minimum: 10 mL)
Rejection Criteria
- Frozen specimens.
- Centrifuged specimens.
- Specimens not collected and processed as indicated.
In-Lab Processing
Do not centrifuge or freeze. Maintain whole blood at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) prior to transport.
Transport: 14 mL whole blood, room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F). (Minimum: 10 mL)
Storage
Specimen Stability for Testing:
Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 96 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 96 hours
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): Unacceptable
Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:
Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.
Laboratory
Sent to LabCorp Integrated Genetics, Westborough, MA.
Performed
Varies.
Results available in 6-13 days.
Reference Range
By report.
Test Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
CPT Codes
81329. Add 81479 when SMN2 analysis is performed.
Contacts
Send Outs Laboratory – RO
248-551-9045
Name: Send Outs Laboratory – RO
Location:
Phone: 248-551-9045
Last Updated
10/3/2023
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