β-Hexosaminidase Total; Hexosaminidase-B; % Hexosaminidase-B
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Beta-Hexosaminidase, Serum
Test ID: HEXO
Test
Method
Enzymatic Fluorimetric
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum
Test Location
Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X8
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Collection Containers
Preferred
Male: Serum;Female: Plasma
Sample Volume
2 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Separate and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.
Additional Information
Indicate patient's age, gender and race. For female patient indicate if pregnant or on oral contraceptives and submit 2 mL Plasma (Heparin) instead of serum. Ontario patients Tay-Sachs Carrier Detection: Please submit completed Tay-Sachs Requistion.
Stability
If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Not frozen |
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Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Enzymatic Fluorimetric
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor |
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| β-Hexosaminidase | nmol/h/mL |
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| Hexosaminidase-B | nmol/h/mL |
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| % Hexosaminidase-B | % of Total |
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Test Location
Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X8
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Interface / Setup
Test Version
30-Sep-2019