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Test ID: HEXOAT

Hexosaminidase A and Total, Serum

Test Overview

Method

Fluorometry

Result Included

Hexosaminidase Total; Hexosaminidase A; Interpretation

Specimen

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

Sample Volume

1 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Store and send frozen. Serum assay results are not valid on pregnant females and will not be run.

Stability

Refrigerated Frozen
7 days 30 days

Rejection Criteria

Criteria Specification
Other Pregnant subject

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

15 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Hexosaminidase Total
    nmol/min/mL
    ≤15 y: ≥20
    ≥16 y: 10.4 - 23.8
  2. Hexosaminidase A, Serum
    %
    ≤15 y: 20 - 90
    ≥16 y: 56 - 80
  3. Interpretation

Referral Location

Out-of-Country

Test Version

Last Updated

2019-09-30