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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

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