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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Blood)
Alternate Names
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SMA gene test, SMN1, Spinal Muscular Atrophy |
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Test Code
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MISCSO |
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Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
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Specimen Type
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Blood |
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Container Type
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9 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED ![]() |
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Medicare Rebate
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Yes |
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Out of Pocket Costs
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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.
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Ordering Information
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- |
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Collection Instructions
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Please collect 1 x DEDICATED EDTA tube. |
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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Storage Instructions
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Store ambient at room temperature |
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Testing Frequency
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Once every 2 months |
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Min Test Volume
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4mL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
Container ID
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EWP, EW, EWL |
CSR Instructions
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WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception
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Laboratory Instructions
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None |
External Laboratory
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Cytogenetic Lab, VCGS |
Accredited Test
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Yes |
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