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Mucopolysaccharides Quantitative, Random, Urine
Test Code39335
CPT Codes
83864
Includes
Dermatan Sulfate, Heparan Sulfate, Chondroitin-6 Sulfate, Keratan Sulfate
Preferred Specimen
2 mL urine collected in a plastic container
Patient Preparation
Do not administer low-molecular weight heparin prior to collection
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Collect a random urine specimen (early morning preferred).
1. Patient's age is required.
2. Reason for referral is required.
3. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602, in Special Instructions) is recommended. This information aids in providing a more thorough interpretation of results. Send information with specimen.
4. If not ordering electronically, Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602, in Special Instructions) is required. Send information with specimen. Do not administer low-molecular weight heparin prior to collection
1. Patient's age is required.
2. Reason for referral is required.
3. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602, in Special Instructions) is recommended. This information aids in providing a more thorough interpretation of results. Send information with specimen.
4. If not ordering electronically, Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602, in Special Instructions) is required. Send information with specimen. Do not administer low-molecular weight heparin prior to collection
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 90 days
Frozen: 1 year
Refrigerated: 90 days
Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Varies; Report available: 8 days
Clinical Significance
Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of one of the mucopolysaccharidoses: types I, II, III, IV, VI, or VII.
