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HelpTest Code MSDW Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency, Leukocytes
Shipping Instructions
For optimal isolation of leukocytes, it is recommended the specimen arrive refrigerated within 6 days of collection to be stabilized. Collect specimen Monday through Thursday only and not the day before a holiday. Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible.
Necessary Information
1. Patient's age is required.
2. Reason for testing is required.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Yellow top (ACD solution B)
Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD solution A) or lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Type
Whole Blood ACDSpecimen Minimum Volume
5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood ACD | Refrigerated (preferred) | 6 days | |
| Ambient | 6 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
Iduronate-2-sulfatase: >2.20 nmol/hour/mg protein
Heparan-N-sulfatase: >0.13 nmol/hour/mg protein
N-acetylglucosamine-6-sulfatase: >0.03 nmol/hour/mg protein
N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase: >1.60 nmol/hour/mg protein
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Preanalytical processing: Monday through Saturday
Testing performed: Tuesday
Report Available
8 to 15 daysSpecimen Retention Time
WBC homogenate: 1 monthPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82657