SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY, BLOOD
	Test Performed At:
		Baylor DNA Diagnostic Laboratory
	Specimen Required:
		Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send 3.0-5.0 mL of EDTA whole blood.
		NOTE:	Please have the patient read and sign a “Baylor DNA Consent Form” and a “Baylor DNA Requisition Form” and forward them with the specimen. These forms are supplied by St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
	Laboratory Notes:
		DO NOT SPIN. Send 3.0 - 5.0 mL (2.0) (EDTA) whole blood. Refrigerate overnight or over the weekend.
		NOTE:	Please include a completed “Baylor DNA Consent Form” and a “Baylor DNA Requisition Form” and forward them with the specimen.
	Reference Values:
		Interpretative report
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday - Friday
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		2-3 weeks
	CPT Code:
		83894 x 2 -electrophoresis
		83892 x 2 -enzyme digestion
		83891 - extraction
		83912 x 2 -interpretation and report
		83898 x 2 -PCR
	Care Manager Order Name:
		Miscellaneous Referral Test ONCE RTN
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		Miscellaneous Lab Test
	Cerner Order Name:
		Misc Ref SLC

Last Updated 01/08