Tay Sachs Screen

Test Name

Tay Sachs Screen

Alternate Description

Hexosaminidase A

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

14 ml whole blood in a (2) Non Gel Red Tops

Summary Test Name

Tay Sachs Screen

Minimum Volume

2 ml serum

Specimen Transport

Frozen

Specimen Preparation In House

Refrigerate until clotted. Spin, separate, freeze immediately in a plastic aliquot tube until shipped

Patient Preparation

Patient should be fasting over night

Additional Test Information

Take to Specimen Processing Area ASAP after collection