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Hexosaminidase A Activity

Understand what Hexosaminidase A Activity signals

Primary unit
%
LOINC codes
23825-3, 24075-4, 8251-1
Commercial laboratory assays
2

We have not added a physiological summary for this biomarker yet. Compare the commercial laboratory assays and population reference ranges below.

Compare commercial laboratory assays for Hexosaminidase A Activity

Check orderable catalog codes, specimen types, fasting requirements, and demographic reference ranges across laboratories.

Hexosaminidase A and Total Hexosaminidase, Leukocytes

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
34842
Specimen
Blood
Fasting
Not stated
LOINC
23825-3, 24075-4, 8251-1
Turnaround
Set up: Mon, Thurs, Fri; Report available: 8 days

Quest Diagnostics population reference ranges

Quest Diagnostics calculates these statistical intervals for this specific assay and demographic group, not as universal optimal targets.

PopulationRange
Hexosaminidase Totalnot stated
≤15 years≥20 nmol/min/mL
≥16 years16.4-36.2 nmol/min/mL
Hexosaminidase Percent Anot stated
≤15 years20-80%
≥16 years63-75%
View complete laboratory reference notes

Hexosaminidase Total ≤15 years ≥20 nmol/min/mL ≥16 years 16.4-36.2 nmol/min/mL Hexosaminidase Percent A ≤15 years 20-80% ≥16 years 63-75%

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 34842

Tay-Sachs Disease, Biochemical, Leukocytes

Laboratory
Labcorp
Test code
511246
Specimen
Blood
Fasting
Not stated
LOINC
24075-4
Turnaround
4 - 14 days

Laboratory assay overview

Identification of Tay-Sachs disease gene carriers and affected individuals

Labcorp test directory, test code 511246

Verify these ranges and sources

We compile every detail above directly from named laboratory directories and published clinical studies. Laboratories calculate standard reference intervals from the statistical distribution of tested populations for a specific assay method and demographic group, rather than setting universal optimal targets.

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