AutoICD API

87545-0

Laboratory

Beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase.A and beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase panel - Serum or Plasma

Definition

This panel contains quantitative results for beta-hexosaminidase A (HEX A) and total beta-hexosaminidase enzymatic activity in serum or plasma for the carrier detection and diagnosis of Tay-Sachs disease and Sandhoff disease.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase.A & beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase panel

Property

-

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Ser/Plas

Scale Type

-

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

PANEL.CHEM

Order/Observation

Order

Short Name

Hexosaminidase A & Total Pnl SerPl

Display Name

Beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase.A and beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase panel

Related Names

BBeta-hexosaminidase subunit alphaB-NAHChemistryGM2 GangliosidosesGM2-gangliosidosisHex AHex BHEXAHexosaminidaseHexosaminidase AHexosaminidase A & Total PnlPanPANEL.CHEMISTRYPanlPlPlasmaPlsmPnlPoint in timeRandomSandhoff diseaseSerPSerPlSerPlasSerumSerum or plasmaSRTay Sachs Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 87545-0?

LOINC code 87545-0 identifies "Beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase.A and beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase panel - Serum or Plasma". This panel contains quantitative results for beta-hexosaminidase A (HEX A) and total beta-hexosaminidase enzymatic activity in serum or plasma for the carrier detection and diagnosis of Tay-Sachs disease and Sandhoff disease.

What does 87545-0 measure?

This code measures Beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase.A & beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase panel in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the PANEL.CHEM class in the LOINC classification.

What is LOINC?

LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.