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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Blood)

Alternate Names
SMA gene test, SMN1, Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Test Code
MISCSO
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

Blood

Container Type

9 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED

Container Image
Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs

Medicare eligible patients will be bulk billed for this test.

Non-medicare patients will be charged. The cost for this test will depend on the testing method. Please confirm with referral laboratory.

  Out of pocket cost
Diagnostic testing $333.20
Cascade testing
Partner testing of SMA carrier
Linkage analysis $600.00
Population carrier screening
Prenatal testing
SMN full gene sequencing  $1097.20
Ordering Information

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Collection Instructions

Please collect 1 x DEDICATED EDTA tube. 

Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency
Once every 2 months
Min Test Volume
4mL
Add On Test Suitability

Add ons for this test cannot be performed. 

Container ID
EWP, EW, EWL
CSR Instructions

WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception 

  •  Place sample in Room Temperature Sendout tub.  

Laboratory Instructions
None
External Laboratory
Cytogenetic Lab, VCGS
Accredited Test
Yes