{"product_id":"beta-hexosaminidase-a-gm2-1-tay-sachs-blood","title":"Beta Hexosaminidase A GM2-1\/ Tay Sachs, Blood","description":"\u003cp\u003eEDTA Whole Blood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:74e67021-4977-4049-990f-af3cf1f19fa3-4\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:74e67021-4977-4049-990f-af3cf1f19fa3-4\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:74e67021-4977-4049-990f-af3cf1f19fa3-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4e26af80-bd9a-4a4c-b083-5c47ab164951\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1p7p7x2\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eBeta Hexosaminidase A (GM2-1) \/ Tay-Sachs Disease Test\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1qgrpps\" data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eTest Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"117\"\u003eBeta Hexosaminidase A (Hex A) Test\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialized diagnostic test used to detect \u003cstrong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eTay-Sachs Disease\u003c\/strong\u003e and related \u003cstrong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"232\"\u003eGM2 gangliosidosis disorders\u003c\/strong\u003e. It measures the activity of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eHexosaminidase A enzyme\u003c\/strong\u003e in blood samples. Deficiency or absence of this enzyme leads to the accumulation of fatty substances (GM2 gangliosides) in nerve cells, causing progressive neurological damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"503\"\u003eThis test is commonly used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v7rtc5\" data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eDiagnosis of Tay-Sachs disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"melszc\" data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eCarrier screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ma0asx\" data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"594\"\u003ePrenatal and family risk assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fbjkbp\" data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eEvaluation of neurodegenerative symptoms in infants and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"666\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pq39iz\" data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eSample Type\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cejwtu\" data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eSpecimen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"709\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ha22fd\" data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eWhy This Test is Done\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eDoctors may recommend this test for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rcuclp\" data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eDevelopmental delay in infants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4dnj8k\" data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eMuscle weakness or loss of motor skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14k3uoj\" data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eSeizures or neurological symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"136z4sy\" data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eFamily history of Tay-Sachs disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fekd8a\" data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eCarrier screening before pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"269ais\" data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eGenetic counseling evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pf4tfz\" data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eAbout Tay-Sachs Disease\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eTay-Sachs disease is a rare inherited genetic disorder caused by mutations in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eHEXA gene\u003c\/strong\u003e, leading to deficiency of the Hex A enzyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ww6qft\" data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eCommon Symptoms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eInfantile Form\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"110qbr5\" data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eLoss of developmental milestones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ocjigt\" data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eExaggerated startle response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y8zth6\" data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eMuscle weakness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1brgh5m\" data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eVision and hearing loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fx0un0\" data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eSeizures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eLater-Onset Forms\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"32sgcq\" data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eDifficulty walking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ubiy6w\" data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eSpeech problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y8zth6\" data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eMuscle weakness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k0y85p\" data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eCoordination issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rv0du4\" data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eTest Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f748yk\" data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eEnzyme Activity Assay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4rwaf0\" data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eFluorometric \/ Biochemical Analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13frk3g\" data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dokosn\" data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eNo special preparation is usually required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t14jmr\" data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eInform your doctor about any medications or recent transfusions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"nz4w7w\" data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eInterpretation of Results\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hwnxzp\" data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ksch49\" data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eNormal Hexosaminidase A enzyme activity detected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cwoa9i\" data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eAbnormal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lgymen\" data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eReduced or absent enzyme activity may indicate:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kwbmhb\" data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eTay-Sachs disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t3sdeo\" data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eCarrier status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e0ppm\" data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eOther GM2 gangliosidosis disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eFurther genetic testing may be recommended for confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"19zlva6\" data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eWho Should Consider Testing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iq1bu2\" data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eIndividuals with family history of Tay-Sachs disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1634vy5\" data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eCouples planning pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12bh219\" data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eHigh-risk ethnic populations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rjbh0s\" data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003eInfants with unexplained neurological symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ko8sy6\" data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eTurnaround Time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12tfomn\" data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eTypically: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e(May vary by laboratory)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18qrrpx\" data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003eClinical Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003eEarly detection helps in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h9rwdu\" data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003eGenetic counseling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11druo\" data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003eFamily planning decisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2x3763\" data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003eEarly supportive care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ujknge\" data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003eRisk assessment for future 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