MPS Screen; Glycosamine-Glycuronoglycans; GAGS
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Mucopolysaccharides Screen, Random Urine
Test ID: MUCO
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Various
Method Description
Screen: Dimethylene blue spectrophotometric assay (DMMB-Visual)
Identification: Thin layer chromatography (TLC)
Report Includes
Mucopolysaccharides Screen; Mucopolysaccharides ID
Specimens
Urine (Random)
Clinical Utility
Reflex: If positive, Mucopolysaccharides Identification by TLC will be performed and billed.
Test Location
Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X8
Test Version
16-Nov-2022
Specimen
Specimens
Urine (Random)
Sample Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
When ordered with Oligosaccharides, Random Urine, a separate aliquot must be submitted.
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Additional Information
Please provide age, gender and clinical history to facilitate interpretation of analytical findings and recommendation of further testing or consultation.
Test Version
16-Nov-2022
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Various
Method Description
Screen: Dimethylene blue spectrophotometric assay (DMMB-Visual)
Identification: Thin layer chromatography (TLC)
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Mucopolysaccharides Screen | Qualitative Test |
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False negative results, particularly in cases of MPS III and IV, can occur. False positive results can occur as a result of excessive connective tissue destruction.
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Test Location
Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X8
Test Version
16-Nov-2022
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 0HL7 codes |
Test Version
16-Nov-2022