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Test ID FSCA3 SCA3 (MJC/ATXN3) Repeat Expansion

Method Name

Repeat Expansion Detection by PCR

Reporting Name

SCA3-MJD (ATXN3) DNA

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA

8 mL whole blood collected in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Send 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