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tay sachs, dna by pcr
Synonyms: Hexosaminidase A Deficiency; Tay-Sachs Disease, DNA Analysis 
Computer Code: (RTYMD)
Specimen Collection: 10 mL blood (lavender or yellow top tube).
Amniotic fluid, chorionic villous sample or buccal swab also acceptable. (Submission of maternal blood is required for fetal testing.)
Genetic Consent Required (see Test Requisitions and Consents #6).
Delivery to Special Chemistry by 2 p.m. 
Minimum Volume: WB: 3 mL, AF: 5 mL, CVS: 10 mL 
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Maintain unspun whole blood at room temperature. Call lab for other sample requirements. * Must reach LCA labs within 48 hours of draw. 
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.  
Lab Code: CC REF 
Requisition: SPEC C See Test Requisition 6
Test Frequency: NA 
Routine TAT: 10 days 
Stat TAT: NA 
CPT Code(s): 83912, 83891, 83901x5, 83914x7, 83892, 83900 
LCD or NCD:  
Methodology Used: R
See Addendum XVII

Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY, 12208 		Date: 05/20/2013
Time: 03:40:41 (24hr)