Test directory: Mucopolysaccharides Quant, Urine

Ordering Code 7920
Test Name Mucopolysaccharides Quant, Urine
Alias Mucopolysaccharides, Quantitative, Urine
Glycosaminoglycans
GAG
Preferred Specimen Urine
Preferred Container Sterile Container
Optimum Volume 10 mL
Collection Instructions Client will obtain and/or coordinate collection. Morning void is preferred

Submit Mucopolysaccharides (MPS) Testing Patient History
Form with specimen: https://ltd.aruplab.com/api/ltd/pdf/55
ARUP genetic counselor approval is not required for routine testing.
Handling Instructions Freeze immediately.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen: 1 Month
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Rejection Criteria Preservatives used, Contaminated specimens
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 9 Days
Methodology Spectrophotometry
Reference Lab  ARUP Laboratories

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Mucopolysaccharides ALL mg/mmol CRT

Reference...
Reference Ranges: 0-5 months: 14.6-47.8 mg/mmol creatinine 6-11 months: 3.7-35.5 mg/mmol creatinine 1-2 years: 5.4-30.8 mg/mmol creatinine 3-6 years: 5.2-16.7 mg/mmol creatinine 7-13 years: 2.4-10.2 mg/mmol creatinine 14 years or older: 0.0-7.1 mg/mmol creatinine^
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories
It has not been cleared or approved by the US
Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes

See report.
Note1

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Reference Ranges: 0-5 months: 14.6-47.8 mg/mmol creatinine 6-11 months: 3.7-35.5 mg/mmol creatinine 1-2 years: 5.4-30.8 mg/mmol creatinine 3-6 years: 5.2-16.7 mg/mmol creatinine 7-13 years: 2.4-10.2 mg/mmol creatinine 14 years or older: 0.0-7.1 mg/mmol creatinine^
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories
It has not been cleared or approved by the US
Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes

See report..