| Test Name: |
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Hexosaminidase A and Total (Tay-Sachs)
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| Test Code(s): |
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TAYSAX / HCTAYSAX
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| CPT Code(s): |
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83080
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| Methodology: |
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Fluorescence
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| Testing Site: |
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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| Days Performed: |
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Mon-Fri.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Blood
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Red top
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 4 mL
Pediatrics: 4 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Serum
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 1 mL
Pediatrics: 1 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220)immediately.
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| Outreach Specimen Transport: |
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Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Test invalid if patient is pregnant or on oral contraceptives
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: Not acceptable
Refrigerated: 1 week
Frozen: 1 week
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Interpretation
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By report.
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