Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Synonyms
Dermatan Sulfate; Heparan Sulfate; Hunter Syndrome; Hurler Syndrome; Hurler-Scheie Syndrome; Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome; Morquio A Syndrome; Morquio B Syndrome; Mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPSI); Mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II); Mucopolysaccharidosis III (MPS III); Mucopolysaccharidosis IV (MPS IV); Mucopolysaccharidosis VI (MPS VI); Sanfilippo Syndrome; Scheie Syndrome; Mucopolysaccharides
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Friday; 7 A.M.
Standard TAT
2-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-2 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in an ACD Solution A/B (yellow-top) tube. Do not administer low-molecular weight heparin prior to collection. Reason for referral is requied.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days (Preferred); Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Blood collected in tubes containing sodium or lithium heparin
Test Volume Required
2 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday. Include diagnosis in reason for referral or in comment.
Included Tests
Dermatan Sulfate, Heparan Sulfate and Total Keratan Sulfate.
Comments
This is a chemistry type test, not genetic
CPT Codes
83864
Revised
05-01-21
Initials
SL