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Test Code
MUCUQ
Test Name
Mucopolysaccharides Urine
CPT Codes
83864
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 9 days
Clinical Utility

Use to monitor glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in patients previously diagnosed with a mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS).
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Random Urine (Morning Void)

  

Collection Container: Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free) 

    

Desired Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect random urine in a plastic urine container (preservative free).
  2. Morning void urine is preferred.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Transport 10 mL of urine in the original collection container. Freeze immediately.
  2. Submit a Mucopolysaccharides (MPS) Testing Patient History Form with the sample for appropriate result interpretation.
Patient Preparation
Morning void urine preferred.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen. 
Stability Requirements

Frozen

1 month
Causes for Rejection
  • Contaminated specimens
  • Specimens containing preservatives
Methodology
Spectrometry
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • MPS Quantitative, Urine
Reference Lab
ARUP Laboratories
Testing Schedule
Routine, 1 time per week
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