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Published on November 09, 2017

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) DNA Assay

Tube Type = Lavender Top

Tube Type

Test ID LAB11165A
EPIC ORDER SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY (SMN 1/2) DNA ASSAY
CPT Code(s) 81329, G0452
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Molecular Genetics
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 3 mL Lavender EDTA or Yellow ACD-A tube
Micro: 2.0 mL blood
Availability Routine: Yes
Turnaround Time 10 days
Reference Range Normal: 2 Copies of SMN1
Comments

For DIAGNOSTIC and CARRIER screening.

Additional information: SMN 1 & 2 Information

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 20, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514