TAY SACHS, BIOCHEMICAL, SERUM
| Synonyms: | Beta-Hexosaminidase A and Total Beta-Hexosaminidase From Serum; GM2 Gangliosidosis |
| Computer Code: | (RTYSC) |
| Specimen Collection: | 7 mL blood (red top tube). Deliver to Special Chemistry immediately. Should not be used for Pregnant women or women taking birth control pills. |
| Minimum Volume: | 3 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, freeze. Serum must be removed from cells within 30 minutes. Min 1 mL serum. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 83080 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |