Test Code LABMPS4A6U Mucopolysaccharidoses Type 4A/6 Total Chondroitin Sulfate and Dermatan Sulfate with NRE (Sensi-Pro®) Quantitative, Urine
Additional Codes
Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic | ARUP Test ID |
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MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDOSES TYPE 4A/6 SENSI-PRO |
LABMPS4A6U | MPS 4A 6U | 3003539 |
Useful For/Utility
Aids in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with MPS Type 4A or Type 6.
Method
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed Tuesdays. Reported 14-21 days
Reference Values
Refer to Report.
Total Chondroitin Sulfate and Dermatan Sulfate, Urine is a sum of the internal disaccharides D0a0, D0a4, and D0a6.
NRE = Non Reducing End
Specimen Required
Urine
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 0.25 mL urine to polypropylene sample tube and freeze immediately. (Min 0.15 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Critical Frozen
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens containing preservatives or heparin
Specimen Stability
CRITICAL FROZEN
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 year (3 freeze thaw cycles are acceptable)
CPT Code Information
83864
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108-1221