Methodology
Allele Specific Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction, ddCt Method
Synonyms
SMA Silent Carrier, SMN2 Copy Number, SMN1 Copy Number, SMN Deletions, 2+0 Silent Carrier
Specimen Type
Blood
Performing Lab
Quest San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Genetic Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
5-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4 mL blood
Container Type
Lavender EDTA
Collection Instructions
4 mL blood
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=8 Days, Referigerated=14 Days
Rejection Criteria
Clotted, Frozen
Test Volume Required
4 mL blood
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL blood
Processing Instructions
Do not centrifuge
Comments
This test replaces obsolete Quest test 18041
CPT Codes
81329
Initials
CS - 3/15/23
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