Tay-Sachs Disease Enzyme Analysis (Hexosaminidase-A) (Leukocytes)

Synonyms

• LAB10971
• TAY-SACHS ENZYME
• TAYP

Cerner Name

Tay-Sachs Enzyme

Clinical Info

Identification of Tay-Sachs disease gene carriers and affected individuals

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

10 mL of whole blood from Yellow-top (ACD) tube (Min Vol 5.0 mL)

Container

1 Yellow-top (ACD) tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  1 Yellow-top (ACD) tube
Specimen:  10 mL Yellow-top (ACD) tube Whole Blood
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Stability: 4 Days Refrigerated

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

4 Days Refrigerated

Methodology

Determination of enzymatic activity using heat inactivation

Days Performed

TAT: 5-15 Days.

Performing Laboratories

Labcorp

CPT

83080

PDM

5900773

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms

• Prenatal Genetics Requisition