Spinal Muscular Atrophy Carrier Screening, RefLab
Alternate Names
SMA, Mayo - SMNCS, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Carrier Screening, Deletion/Duplication Analysis, Varies
SoftLab Order Code
SMNCS
Epic Order Name
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Carrier Screening, RefLab Mayo
Epic Order ID
LAB3974
Laboratory
Reference Lab - Mayo
Sample Type
Whole blood (preferred) or Biopsy Material
Collection Container
Lavender (EDTA)
Alternative Collection Container
Yellow Top (ACD) whole blood
Special Collection kit required for biopsy material.
- If requesting testing on biopsy specimens, please schedule in advance with the laboratory to ensure that collection and shipping kits are made available.
Collecting Volume
3.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
All specimens will be evaluated by Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability. To ensure minimum volume and concentration of DNA is met, the preferred volume of blood must be submitted. Testing may be canceled if DNA requirements are inadequate.
Instructions
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.