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Tay-Sachs Disease Biochemical Leukocytes

Order Code
511246
CPT
83080
Test Details
Synonyms

Beta-Hexosaminidase A and Total Beta-Hexosaminidase From Leukocytes

TAT

18 days

Methodology

Determination of enzymatic activity using heat inactivation

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Enzyme activity test in leukocytes. Used in Tay-Sachs diagnosis.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

10 mL

Specimen Container

Yellow-top (ACD) 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
Refrigerated 4 days
Order Code
511246
CPT
83080
Test Details
Synonyms

Beta-Hexosaminidase A and Total Beta-Hexosaminidase From Leukocytes

TAT

18 days

Methodology

Determination of enzymatic activity using heat inactivation

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Enzyme activity test in leukocytes. Used in Tay-Sachs diagnosis.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

10 mL

Specimen Container

Yellow-top (ACD) 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
Refrigerated 4 days