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Test ID FSCA1 SCA1 (ATXN1) Repeat Expansion

Method Name

Repeat Expansion Detection by PCR

Reporting Name

SCA1 (ATXN1) DNA

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send 8 mL of EDTA whole blood at ambient temperature.

 

Note:  Collection date is required.

Specimen Minimum Volume

6 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood EDTA Ambient (preferred) 10 days
  Refrigerated  10 days

Reference Values

A final report will be attached in MayoAccess.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

28 - 42 days

Performing Laboratory

Athena Diagnostics

CPT Code Information

81401

NY State Approved

Yes