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Catalog ID SMA Gene Spinal Muscular Atrophy Genetic Testing (sponsored free testing)

Important Note

Order: Ref Misc Referral Lab Test

Comment: Invitae SMA

Note: This is FREE genetic testing offered to patients suspected of having SMA or being a carrier of SMA.

Eligibility

Patients must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Suspected of having SMA
  • Diagnosed with SMA but do not know SMN2 copy number
  • Family history of SMA
  • A first-degree relative of an individual diagnosed with SMA through this program

Specimen Requirements

Request specimen collection kit from the Specimen Referral Laboratory at 706-721-4868 or send the patient to the 2nd floor MOB Laboratory.

Fill out the requisition that is under the "Resources" section on the left side of this screen. It must have a physician's signature. Submit the requisition form with the completed kit or have the patient present it to the laboratory for draw.

Turn Around Time

10-21 days

Performing Laboratory

Invitae

https://www.invitae.com/en/sma-identified/