TAY SACHS, BIOCHEMICAL, LEUKOCYTES
| Synonyms: | Beta-Hexosaminidase A and Total Beta-Hexosaminidase From Leukocytes; GM2 Gangliosidosis |
| Computer Code: | (RTYSL) |
| Specimen Collection: | 10 mL blood (yellow top tube). Draw Mon-Thurs only. Deliver to Special Chemistry by 2 p.m. |
| Minimum Volume: | 5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Maintain unspun whole blood refrigerated. * Must reach LCA lab within 96 hours of draw. Draw Mon-Thurs only. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 10 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 83080 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |