Laboratory: Clinical Biochemistry
Test Name:
HEXOSAMINIDASE A (WBC) - (B)
Test Code: MISC
Clinical Information:
Collection Devices:
Collect Monday through Thursday only and not the day before a holiday as close to shipping time as possible.
Specimen Required:


Whole Blood: 6.0 mL
Pediatric Whole Blood: 5.0 mL
Referral:
Requisition:
Reference Values:
Availability:
By Prior Arrangement Only
For approval, contact the HSC Metabolic Lab (Dr. Seargeant). Assay performed at Mayo Medical Laboratories on Mondays, Thursdays and alternating Fridays at 8am.
See Also:
More Information:
Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible, Monday through Thursday and not the day before a holiday.  Specimen must arrive at Mayo Medical Laboratories within 96 hours of draw to be stabilized.  Ship refrigerated temperature (preferred) or ambient temperature to Mayo Medical Laboratories - Test ID:  NAGW.