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Hexosaminidase A and Total, Serum

Test ID: HEXOAT

Test

Method

Fluorometry

Report Includes

Hexosaminidase Total; Hexosaminidase A; Interpretation

Specimens

Serum

Test Location

Mayo Clinical Labs, Minnesota USA

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

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 7 days
Frozen 30 days

Rejection Criteria

Other Pregnant subject

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Fluorometry

Turnaround Time

15 days

Results

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

Test Location

Mayo Clinical Labs, Minnesota USA

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019