Methodology
Flow Injection Analysis-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (FIA-MS/MS)
Synonyms
Alpha-Iduronidase; Alpha-L-Iduronidase; Hurler Disease; Hurler Syndrome; Hurler/Scheie Syndrome; IDUA Deficiency; Iduronidase, Alpha-L; MPS 1; MPS 1a; MPS 1b; MPS 1c; MPS IA; MPS IB; MPS IC; MPS IH; MPS IH/S; MPS IS; Mucopolysaccharidosis I; Scheie Disease; Scheie Syndrome
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Laboratory
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday and Thursday
Standard TAT
2-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4-6 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Yellow (ACD), Solution A/B
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top tube) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerate-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 6 Days; Refrigerated: 6 Days (preferred); Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Test Volume Required
6 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
4 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Order in MayoLink and send with daily Mayo courier Monday-Thursday.
Comments
For optimal isolation of leukocytes, it is recommended the specimen arrive refrigerated within 6 days of collection to be stabilized. Pre-analytical processing is performed Monday through Friday and Sunday. This test may be canceled if specimens are outside of stability when processing occurs. Collect and package specimens for arrival on days when processing is performed.
CPT Codes
82657 (not genetic)
Revised
5/9/26
Initials
IM