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Test ID FSMA Spinal Muscular Atrophy Diagnostic Test

Method Name

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Quantitative Dose Analysis

Reporting Name

SMA Evaluation

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA

Draw 4 mL whole blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) or yellow-top (ACD) tube. Ship ambient.

 

Note: NY State clients – informed consent is required.

Specimen Minimum Volume

2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reference Values

Testing is complete. Report has been attached in MayoAccess.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

7 days

Performing Laboratory

Athena Diagnostics

CPT Code Information

81401

NY State Approved

Yes