Guidance

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): Laboratory referral to RNMC form

Laboratories can use this template to refer babies with a screen-positive result for SMA to the relevant regional neuromuscular centre (RNMC).

• From: NHS England
• Published: 30 September 2026

Applies to England

Documents

SMA referral form - NBS labs to specialist clinicians

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Details

Laboratories can use this template to refer babies with a screen-positive result for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) to the relevant regional neuromuscular centre (RNMC).

Published 30 September 2026