Turnaround Issues
Why Genetic Test Turnaround Times Are Often Delayed
Common Bottlenecks in Outsourced CMA Testing
Slow CMA results slow everything else.
For Autism Centers and pediatric providers, long Chromosomal Microarray (CMA) turnaround times delay evaluations, disrupt care planning and frustrate families waiting for answers.
Most of these delays are not clinical, they’re operational.
Common Bottlenecks in Outsourced CMA Testing
When CMA testing is sent to external labs, delays typically occur because:
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Samples are added to large, overloaded testing pipelines
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CMA runs are batched instead of processed continuously
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Limited equipment availability creates queues
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DNA prep and review teams are stretched thin
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CMA is often deprioritized behind higher-volume tests
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Administrative and communication delays add days or weeks
The result: weeks or months of waiting, even when results are urgently needed.
Why This Matters for Autism & Pediatric Providers
Slow CMA results can:
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Delay autism and developmental evaluations
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Stall treatment and therapy planning
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Extend waitlists and intake timelines
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Disrupt coordination between specialists
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Increase stress for families seeking clarity
Genetic results are often the final step holding everything up.
How In-House CMA Eliminates Turnaround Delays
When CMA testing is performed in-house, centers gain:
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Control over testing timelines
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Elimination of external batching delays
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Faster sample processing
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Clearer communication with families
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Predictable, reliable turnaround times
Many centers reduce turnaround from weeks or months to a stable, manageable timeframe.
Move Evaluations Forward Without Waiting on Outside Labs
Autism and pediatric centers nationwide are bringing CMA testing in-house to regain control over diagnostics and improve care flow.
If slow turnaround times are limiting your evaluations, we can help you change that.
Your center delivers answers.
We help you deliver them faster.