87543-5

LOINC Code


LOINC code87543-5
name
descriptionThis panel contains quantitative results for beta-hexosaminidase A (HEX A) and total beta-hexosaminidase enzymatic activity in white blood cells (leukocytes) for the carrier detection and diagnosis of Tay-Sachs disease. This test may also be ordered for carrier detection and diagnosis of Sandhoff disease, but not all positive results indicate true carriers of Sandhoff disease so follow-up molecular testing is recommended.
statusACTIVE

Fully-Specified Name

componentBeta-N-acetylhexosaminidase.A & beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase with reflex to HEXA gene panel
propertyCCnt  =  Catalytic Content
timePt  =  Point in time:  To identify measures at a point in time. This is a synonym for “spot” or “random” as applied to urine measurements.
systemWBC  =  Leukocytes
scale-
method

Additional Names

short nameB; Beta-hexosaminidase subunit alpha; beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase gene; B-NAH; Catalytic Content; Chemistry; GM2 Gangliosidoses; GM2-gangliosidosis; Hex A; Hex A & Total w Rflx HEXA Pnl; Hex B; HEXA; Hexosaminidase; Hexosaminidase A; hexosaminidase A (alp

Basic Attributes

classPANEL.CHEM
type1  Laboratory
order vs. observationHex A & Total w

Panel Components

50759-0
24075-4
23825-3
51773-0

History/Usage

first released
last updated2.63
last change typeADD  - added

Related Names



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