Mucopolysaccharides Screen (MPS), Urine

Test Name

Mucopolysaccharides Screen, Urine

Alternate Description

Glycosaminoglycans (GAGS)

LIS Code

MPSSCR

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Urine

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Urine specimen container without preservatives

Summary Test Name

Mucopolysaccharides Screen, Urine

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Immediately freeze specimen.

Specimen Stability

21 days

Minimum Volume

10 ml urine

Specimen Transport

Frozen

Specimen Preparation In House

Immediately freeze specimen.

Additional Test Information

1. Collect a random urine specimen (early morning preferred).
2. Patient's age is required.