Smooth Muscle Antibody (SMA) Test What is a smooth muscle antibody (SMA) test? This test looks for smooth muscle antibodies (SMAs) in a sample of your blood. High levels of SMAs …

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that affects the nerves of the spine. Carrier screening for SMA can tell you whether you are at risk of having a baby with SMA, but it …

This test is used to screen for carriers of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and assess risk of having a child with SMA.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a relatively common genetic disease that affects approximately 1 of every 10,000 babies born. Boys and girls have an equal chance to have SMA. It is a …

How do I know if I am a carrier for spinal muscular atrophy? Carrier testing is available through a simple blood test. The test can detect the most common mutation that is associated with SMA …

Jul 27, 2024 · Spinal muscular atrophy is usually diagnosed with a simple blood test. If genetic testing isn’t able to confirm SMA, there are other ways to see if your child has this disease that …

Make today a breakthrough. A spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) diagnosis must be confirmed through genetic testing. SMA is diagnosed after noticing symptoms of SMA, through newborn …

Screening for Spinal muscular atrophy In addition to a comprehensive screening for more than 500 genetic disorders (Inheritest), we also offer screening for specific disorders, such as spinal …

Aug 13, 2025 · Due to the progressive nature of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disease, an early diagnosis is critical. People with SMA who receive a timely diagnosis can …

The first steps in diagnosis of a neuromuscular disease are usually an in-office physical examination and family history, with some simple tests to distinguish spinal muscular atrophy …