Tay-Sachs DNA Mutation Analysis Build info

Synonyms

  • TAY-SACHS DNA MUTATION ANALYSIS
  • LAB11568

Short Name

TAY-SACHS DNA MUTATION ANALYSIS

Procedure Master Number

LAB11568

Procedure ID

115451

Clinical Info

This test is used for carrier and diagnostic testing for Tay-Sachs disease.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) ACD Yellow Top also acceptable
Specimen: 8.5  mL of EDTA whole blood (3.0 mL min)
Collection Instructions:
Note:  A signed “Consent Form” is required for processing.

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperature
30 Days Refrigerated

Methodology

Next Generation Sequencing: Identifies genetic variants, including small nucleotide variants (SNVs), insertions, deletions and copy number variants (CNVs).

Days Performed

TAT: 14-21 Days

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp

CPT

81406

PDM

5900774

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
TAY-SACHS DNA MUTATION TAYSACHSDNA TAY SACHS DNA MUTATION Tay-Sachs Dna Mutation