EXHIBIT 23.1

                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We consent to the incorporation of our report dated January 31, 2001, with
respect to Wyntek Diagnostics, Inc. financial statements included in this
Form 8-K into Genzyme Corporation's previously filed registration statements on
Forms S-3 and S-8.

/s/ McKay, Carne, Buniva & Lazarus LLP
San Diego, California
May 18, 2001