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