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Tay-Sachs Disease Biochemical

Order Code
510412
CPT
83080
Test Details
Synonyms

Beta-Hexosaminidase A and Total Beta-Hexosaminidase From Serum

TAT

18 days

Methodology

Determination of enzymatic activity using heat inactivation

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Enzyme assay for Tay-Sachs disease using serum or plasma.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 30 days
Order Code
510412
CPT
83080
Test Details
Synonyms

Beta-Hexosaminidase A and Total Beta-Hexosaminidase From Serum

TAT

18 days

Methodology

Determination of enzymatic activity using heat inactivation

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Enzyme assay for Tay-Sachs disease using serum or plasma.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 30 days