| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry (METABOLIC) | ||||
| Test Name: |
HEXOSAMINIDASE - (S)
Test Code:
NAGS
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| Clinical Information: |
Test Indications: This test is used for the carrier detection and diagnosis of Tay-Sachs or Sandhoff disease.
This test IS NOT USEFUL FOR PREGNANT FEMALES or those treated with hormonal contraception. See HEXOSAMINIDASE A (WBC). GM2 activator deficiency is not detected with this assay. Method: Heat inactivation, Fluorometric Test performed: Mayo Clinic Laboratories For questions/information: Call Metabolic Lab at 204-787-4530 and ask for the Biochemical Geneticist. |
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| Collection Devices: |
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| Specimen Required: |
Serum: 1.0 mL
Pediatric Serum: 0.5 mL
Aliquot store and keep serum frozen Stability: see below |
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| Referral: |
Send the requisition (or a clear copy) with the sample.
Aliquot, store and ship serum frozen at Metabolic Lab (HSC). Stability: see below. |
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| Requisition: | |||||
| Reference Values: |
Provided with report
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| Availability: |
Within 3 Weeks
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| More Information: |
If you have any questions, please communicate with the Metabolic Lab (HSC): 204-787-4530
Reject due to: Gross icterus Sample too old Pregnancy or oral contraception Stability: Frozen: 30 days Refrigerated: 7 days Store and ship to: Mayo Test ID: NAGS CPT code: 83080 x 2 |