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Your CMA Lab Knowledge Hub for Autism, Pediatric and Behavioral Health Providers.
CMA Lab Resource Hub for Autism & Pediatric Providers
Welcome to the AutismLabSetup.com Resource Center, your central hub for trusted information, practical guides, and expert insights on building and operating Chromosomal Microarray (CMA) testing workflows inside Autism Centers, ABA programs, developmental pediatric clinics, pediatric neurology practices and behavioral health organizations.
This resource center supports decision-makers, clinicians, directors and administrators who want clear, reliable guidance backed by real-world experience.
Our goal is simple:
Make CMA lab setup easy to understand, easy to plan, and easy to implement, no matter the size of your center.
What You’ll Find in Our Resource Center
Here you’ll find expert-written guides covering CMA testing, workflow design, operational efficiency, and genetic testing fundamentals. These resources help your clinical team make informed decisions about building or improving an in-house CMA lab.
A simple explanation of Chromosomal Microarray (CMA), how it works and why it’s the first-line genetic test used in autism and developmental diagnostics.
An overview of how genetic testing strengthens autism evaluations and improves diagnostic clarity for clinicians and families
A breakdown of the clinical, operational and financial benefits Autism Centers gain by running CMA workflows inside their own facility.
What a room needs before becoming a CMA workflow space, including layout, zoning, lighting, storage and workflow organization basics.
How CMA rooms can follow CLIA-aligned design principles to improve consistency and workflow quality without full lab infrastructure.
Common errors Autism Centers make when setting up a CMA room and how to avoid costly, time-consuming missteps.
A clear comparison showing how CMA differs from sequencing (WES/WGS) and why CMA is the recommended starting point for most autism evaluations.
Why many external labs deliver slow CMA results and how in-house testing solves the turnaround problem for autism-focused clinics.
Guidance on how to structure, sequence and streamline CMA processes to ensure accuracy, consistency and efficient daily operations.
A simple overview of the quality control, documentation and operational standards that keep CMA workflows accurate and reliable.
A transparent look at what it costs to set up an in-house CMA testing room, from room prep to equipment, training and turnkey build-out.
A simple guide to the essential equipment required for CMA workflows and what you don’t need to purchase.
Built for Providers Nationwide
Whether your center is located in:
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a large metropolitan healthcare district
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a suburban medical community
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a rural pediatric region
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a multi-location statewide network
These resources are built to support your planning, evaluation and long-term diagnostic strategy.
Why This Resource Hub Matters
Most pediatric and autism-focused providers have little exposure to laboratory workflows, yet rely on CMA results every day.
This hub is designed to:
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simplify complex information
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reduce confusion about lab setup
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support directors and clinicians with clear guidance
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increase confidence during planning and implementation
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establish AutismLabSetup.com as a trusted authority
Transparency and education are central to EEAT and this hub strengthens both.
Explore Resources and Plan Your CMA Lab With Confidence
This page will grow regularly with new guides, planning tools and provider-focused insights designed to help your organization implement CMA testing the right way.
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