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Tay-Sachs Disease, Biochemical, Serum
Test Code:
510412
Performing Lab: LABCORP RTP
CPT Code:
83080   
Specimen Container Red-top tube
Specimen Type Serum, FROZEN
Volume 3 mL
Minimum Volume 1 mL
Temperature FREEZE
Specimen Handling Separate serum from cells within 30 minutes of collection. Transfer specimen to plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Methodology Determination of enzymatic activity using heat inactivation
Stability , Frozen: 1 month
Unacceptable Conditions Quantity not sufficient for analysis; thawed specimen
Days Set-Up as meeded
Shift Performed 1
TAT From Set-Up 4 - 14 Days
Result Code Result Name LOINC
510414 % Hex A 12914-8
510415 Total Activity 2643-5
510416 Tot Act of Norm Ctrl UNLOINC
510417 Results: UNLOINC
510419 Director Review 72486-4