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| This test must be ordered on a paper requisition that accompanies the specimen. It is an orderable test using PAML computer system if you are interfaced. |
| Synonyms |
SMA; SMN1; Molecular testing |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS |
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| Container Type |
Lavender top tube (EDTA) |
| Specimen Type |
Whole blood |
| Preferred Volume |
5 mL |
| Minimum Volume |
1 mL |
| Specimen Processing |
Submit original and unopened tube only. Do not transfer from original draw tube. Store and transport at room temperature or refigerated if delayed more than 72 hours store and transport refrigerated. Do not freeze specimen. |
| Required Patient Info |
Clinical indication. |
| Stability |
Room Temp 72 hours Refrigerated 5 days Frozen (-20°C) Unacceptable |
| Unacceptable Conditions |
Serum, heparinized whole blood, frozen specimens, severely hemolyzed specimens, specimens over 5 days old or in leaking containers and specimens not received in the original collection tubes. |
| Alternate Specimens |
Sodium citrate or ACD whole blood (blue or yellow top tube). |
| Department |
Molecular Diagnostics |
| Reference Laboratory |
SHMC |
| CPT Codes |
83891, 83892 x 2, 83894 x 4, 83912, 83900 x 2 |
| Test Schedule |
Weekly |
| Turnaround Time |
2-8 days |
| Method |
PCR and RFLP |
| Test Includes |
Spinal Muscular Atrophy. |
| Reference Ranges |
Spinal Muscular Atrophy. |
:: Interface Codes ::| type | order code | test description | result code | result description | units | decimal places | loinc code | | o | 99998.Z5 | SMA PCR SPECIMEN SENT | | r | 99998.Z5 | SMA PCR SPECIMEN SENT | 99998.Z5 | SMA PCR SPECIMEN SENT | | | |
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