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Recommended test for carrier detection and diagnosis of Sandhoff disease (except in instances of females who are pregnant or receiving hormonal contraception)
Carrier detection and diagnosis of Tay-Sachs disease
This test is appropriate for carrier detection and diagnosis of both Sandhoff disease and Tay-Sachs disease in males and females who are neither pregnant nor receiving hormonal contraception. Refer to NAGR / Hexosaminidase A and Total, Leukocytes/Molecular Reflex or NAGW / Hexosaminidase A and Total Hexosaminidase, Leukocytes for carrier detection and diagnosis of Tay-Sachs disease.
The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:
Tay-Sachs Disease Carrier Testing Protocol
Tay-Sachs and Related Disorders Diagnostic Testing Algorithm
Heat Inactivation, Fluorometric, Automated