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Lab Test Dictionary

Hexosaminidase A, Serum (MUGS)

Methodology

Fluorometric


Synonyms

B 1 Variant, B-1 Variant, B1 Variant, GM2 Gangliosidosis, MUGS,

Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Mayo Medical Lab


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Thursday

Standard TAT

8-15 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2mL of Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

This will need to be ordered along with NAGS - Hexosaminidase A and Total Hexosaminidase, Serum


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Frozen (preferred)= 365 Days, Refrigerated 5 Days

Test Volume Required

1mL of Blood

Minimum Test Volume

.5mL of Blood

Processing Instructions

This will need to be ordered along with NAGS - Hexosaminidase A and Total Hexosaminidase, Serum. Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday.


CPT Codes

83080