Spinal Muscular Atrophy – SMN Copy Number
| Purpose: | To screen for SMN1 deletion causing Spinal Muscular Atrophy. |
| CPT Codes: | 81401 |
| Methodology: | Gene copy number by Real-Time PCR |
| Turnaround Time: | Carrier Screening: 14 days Newborn Diagnostic Testing: 48 hrs |
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Forms: | 1. Carrier Screen Requisition Form 2. Diagnostic Test Requisition Form 3. Informed Consent Form |