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Test Code
TAYS
Test Name
Tay Sachs Evaluation
CPT Codes
83080
Expected Turnaround Time
4 - 14 days
Clinical Utility

Identification of Tay-Sachs disease gene carriers and affected individuals
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Collection Container: Pale Yellow Top (ACD) 

Desired Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a pale-yellow top (ACD) tube via venipuncture.
  2. Do not collect specimen on weekends.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Transport 10 mL of whole blood in the original collection container.
  2. **Requires Integrated Genetics Test Requisition**
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

4 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Specimen not received within fours days of collection
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Unable to isolate viable white blood cells
Methodology
Quantitative Heat Inactivation/Enzymatic
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.
Reference Lab
Integrated Genetics
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