- OHSU Service Code:
- 067-6358
- CPT Codes:
- 83070
- Lab Section:
- Biochemical Genetics
- Synonyms:
- Tay-Sachs Disease / Hexosaminidase A & B, Serum, Leukocytes, Fibroblasts
- Specimen
Requirements:
- 1.0 mL serum, frozen. Serum test is invalid during pregnancy or when patient is on oral contraceptives; test must be done on leukocytes. Consult laboratory at (503) 494-5400 for details. For requisition slips.
- Pediatric Specimen
Requirements:
- 0.5 mL serum, frozen
- Units:
- nmol/hr/mL
- Comments:
- Indication: to diagnose Tay-Sachs or Sandhoff disease.
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