Cystic Fibrosis and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Carrier Screen Panel, RefLab
Alternate Names
CF and SMA Carrier Screen
SoftLab Order Code
CFSMN
Epic Order Name
Cystic Fibrosis and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Carrier Screen Panel, Mayo RefLab
Epic Order ID
LAB3976
Laboratory
Ref lab
Additional Test Information
Other specimens, such as extracted DNA, may be suitable. See Mayo Clinic Laboratories for detailed instructions
Sample Type
Whole blood
Collection Container
Lavender (EDTA)
Alternative Collection Container
ACD (Yellow top)
Collecting Volume
3.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Ambient - Stable 4 days
Specimen preferred to arrive at Mayo Laboratories within 96 hours of collection. Please transport to WakeMed as soon as possible for transport to Mayo.
Specimen preferred to arrive at Mayo Laboratories within 96 hours of collection. Please transport to WakeMed as soon as possible for transport to Mayo.
Causes for Rejection
All specimens will be submitted and evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.
Patient Preparation
A previous hematopoietic stem cell transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing. For information about testing patients who have received a hematopoietic stem cell transplant, call 800-533-1710.
Instructions
Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.