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Test ID ARSU Arylsulfatase A, 24 Hour, Urine

Useful For

Detection of arylsulfatase A deficiency using urine specimens

 

This test is not suitable for carrier detection.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Urine


Ordering Guidance


Leukocytes are the preferred screening specimen for metachromatic leukodystrophy. The preferred test to rule-out metachromatic leukodystrophy is ARSAW / Arylsulfatase A, Leukocytes.



Shipping Instructions


Specimen must be received at least 1 day prior to assay day for processing.



Necessary Information


24-Hour volume (in milliliters) is required.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)

Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL tube

Specimen Volume: 6 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a 24-hour urine specimen.

2. No added preservative.

3. Refrigerate specimen during collection.

Additional Information: For multiple collections see Urine Preservatives-Collection and Transportation for 24-Hour Urine Specimens.


Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Refrigerated 14 days

Reference Values

≥19 nmol/h/mL

Note: Results from this assay may not reflect carrier status because of individual variation of arylsulfatase A enzyme levels. Low normal values may be due to the presence of pseudodeficiency or carrier alleles. Patients with these depressed levels may be phenotypically normal.

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday

CPT Code Information

84311

Report Available

3 to 9 days

Reject Due To

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Urine Preservative Collection Options

Note: The application of temperature controls must occur during collection.

Ambient (no additive)

No

Refrigerate (no additive)

Required

Frozen (no additive)

No

50% Acetic Acid

No

Boric Acid

No

Diazolidinyl Urea

No

6M Hydrochloric Acid

No

6M Nitric Acid

No

Sodium Carbonate

No

Toluene

No

Forms

1. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. The following documents are available:

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)

2. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602)

3. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Biochemical Genetics Test Request (T798) with the specimen.

Testing Algorithm

For information see Lysosomal Disorders Diagnostic Algorithm, Part 2

Secondary ID

8777