Tay Sachs Disease; Hex A
Whole Blood
Jefferson Lysosomal Diseases Testing Lab
Other Reference Test
Thursday
7 Days
2-4 mL Whole Blood
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Whole blood collected in a lithium heparin (dark green-top) tube is also acceptable. Collect Monday-Thursday between 0800-1300 only, no weekends or holidays. MUST INCLUDE CLINICAL HISTORY or most recent progress notes by ordering physician - TEST WILL NOT BE PERFORMED UNTIL PATIENT HISTORY FORM IS RECEIVED.
Ambient-Only
Room Temp=24 Hours; Refrigerated=Unacceptable; Frozen=Unacceptable
4 mL Whole Blood
2 mL Whole Blood
Complete a Jefferson Lysosomal Diseases Testing requisition and submit completed Patient History form from physician or print most recent progress notes to send with specimen room temp Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays. MUST INCLUDE CLINICAL HISTORY or most recent progress notes by ordering physician - TEST WILL NOT BE PERFORMED UNTIL PATIENT HISTORY FORM IS RECEIVED.
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05-16-21
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