🚨 Important Announcement 🚨
Effective November 1, 2025, UAB Medical Genomics Laboratory will no longer accept Medicare for payment of genetic testing services due to Medicare’s limited coverage for these types of tests. For more information on alternative payment options, please contact our customer service team at 205-934-5562.
For questions, please email medgenomics@uabmc.edu or call 205-934-5562.
Please note:
The UAB MGL has lifted the moratorium on RNA-based biopsy testing of neurofibroma tumor samples (test code: NF14N). Clinical samples for NF14N testing can now be accepted.
For all cell culture-based testing of CAL spot biopsies (NF14C) or neurofibroma tumor tissue (NF14N), biopsy samples must be collected in our cell culture media to remain viable for testing.
Please contact our laboratory at least one week before the scheduled biopsy procedure to request the media kit and allow sufficient time for delivery. To request the required culture media, please complete a kit request here.
Instructions for collecting and shipping CAL spot biopsy specimens are available in the CAL Spot Collection Instructions (PDF).
Instructions for collecting and shipping neurofibroma tumor specimens are available in the Neurofibroma Tissue Collection Instructions (PDF).
Given the complexities of these testing approaches, please contact the MGL if you are considering this testing or would like to discuss a specific case.
Overview
The Medical Genomics Laboratory (MGL) is a CAP-accredited nonprofit clinical laboratory at the University of Alabama at Birmingham that offers comprehensive testing for common and rare genetic conditions.
The MGL specializes in testing for all forms of neurofibromatosis, including NF1, Legius syndrome (SPRED1 disorder), segmental NF, NF-Noonan syndrome, spinal NF, Watson syndrome, NF2-related schwannomatosis, and other schwannomatoses, as well as the RASopathies and tuberous sclerosis complex.
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Contact
UAB Medical Genomics Laboratory
720 20th St. S., Suite 330
Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: 205-934-5562
Fax: 205-996-2929
Email: medgenomics@uabmc.edu