Ordering Guidance

This test alone is not diagnostic for a specific mucopolysaccharidosis. Follow-up testing must be performed to confirm a diagnosis.

Necessary Information

1. Patient's age is required.

2. Reason for testing is required.

3. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602) is recommended. This information aids in providing a more thorough interpretation of results. Send information with specimen.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation: For 6 hours before specimen collection, patient should not receive heparin.

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Pediatric: 0.2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Do not collect specimen from a line that may have been used to infuse heparin or has been flushed with heparin.

2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.