Tay-Sachs Carrier, Serum, Stat

OHSU Service Code:

067-6355

CPT Codes:

83070

Lab Section:

Biochemical Genetics

Specimen
Requirements:

1.0 - 3.0 mL serum, frozen. For requisition slips.

Pediatric Specimen
Requirements:

0.25 mL serum, frozen

Units:

nmol/hr/mL

Reference Range:

Hexosaminidase A               453 - 1212 nmol/he/mL
Hexosaminidase B               144 - 672 nmol/he/mL
Total Hexosaminidase           630 - 1858 nmol/hr/mL
% Hexosaminidase A             60 - 77%

Comments:

Indication: If patient's spouse is 16 weeks or more pregnant.
For additional information.