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Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Test Information

Title: Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Lab: The Hospital for Sick Children
Category: Neurogenetics
Test Name (CMS Title): Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Gene/Platform/Region List: SMN1, SMN2, SMNC, SMNT
Test type
Samples Accepted: Blood
Indications: Diagnosis, Carrier Cascade Testing
Test Methodology
Methodology Notes: MLPA: SM1/SM2
Disease/Condition: Spinal Muscular Atrophy

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