Methodology
Heat inactivation, Fluorometric, Automated
Synonyms
B-N-Acetylglucosaminidase, Beta-N-Acetylglucosaminidase, GM2 Gangliosidosis, Hex A Deficiency, Hex B Deficiency, Hesoxaminidase B Deficiency, Hexosaminidase Total, Sandhoff Carrier Screening, Sandhoff Carrier Testing, Sandhoff Disease, Sandhoff Disease Carrier Screening, Tay Sachs Disease, Tay-Sachas Disease Testing
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Thursday
Standard TAT
8-15 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2mL of Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
This will need to be ordered along with MUGS - Hexosaminidase A, Serum
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Rejection Criteria
Gross icterus
Test Volume Required
1mL Blood
Minimum Test Volume
.5mL Blood
Processing Instructions
This will need to be ordered along with MUGS - Hexosaminidase A, Serum. Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
83080 (2)
Revised
07-07-22