Methodology
Heat Inactivation, Fluorometric, Semi-Automated
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Laboratory
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Mon thru Sat
Standard TAT
2-8 days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
6 mL blood
Container Type
Yellow (ACD) Solution A
Collection Instructions
(Yellow top ACD B tube also acceptable)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated=6 days, (Ambient=6 days)
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Test Volume Required
6 mL blood
Minimum Test Volume
5 mL blood
Processing Instructions
Include Mayo Biochemical Genetics Patient Information form. Send whole blood, do not centrifuge.
Included Tests
Hexosaminidase total & Hexosaminidase percent A
CPT Codes
83080 x 2 (not genetic)
Revised
10/3/25