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Iduronate-2-Sulfatase Enzyme Analysis, Leukocytes (NBS MPS II Follow-Up)

Synonyms

MPSII

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

Greenwood Genetics

Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday

Standard TAT

14 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

2-3 mL Whole Blood

Container Type

Sodium Heparin (Dark Green-Top) Tube

Collection Instructions

Collect Monday-Thursday between 0900-1300 only, no weekends or holidays. Metabolic coordinators to complete a Greenwood Genetics Diagnostic Requisition Form (MPS II) and scan into patient's chart to send with sample.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Room Temp-ONLY

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable

Test Volume Required

3 mL Whole Blood

Minimum Test Volume

2 mL Whole Blood

Processing Instructions

Send completed Greenwood Genetics Diagnostic Requisition Form (MPS II) with specimen room temp Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays. If completed requisition form is not scanned into patient's chart or received with sample, contact the Metabolic Coordinators at x224642.