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Test Code CTSU Ceramide Trihexosides and Sulfatides, Random, Urine


Necessary Information


Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602) is recommended. This information aids in providing a more thorough interpretation of results. Send information with specimen.



Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: Baby wipes or wipes containing soaps and lotions should not be used prior to urine collection because these may interfere with results.

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL urine tube

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions: Collect a first-morning, random urine specimen.

Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred) 45 days/Ambient 45 days/Frozen 19 months


Children's Mercy Hospital Note:

CMH COLLECTION: 2 mL in sterile cup

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Urine Refrigerated (preferred) 45 days
  Ambient  45 days
  Frozen 

Testing Algorithm

For information see:

-Fabry Disease Diagnostic Testing Algorithm

 

If the patient has abnormal newborn screening results for Fabry disease. Refer to the appropriate ACMG Newborn Screening ACT Sheet.(1)

Useful For

Identifying patients with Fabry disease

 

Identifying patients with metachromatic leukodystrophy

 

Identifying patients with saposin B deficiency

 

Identifying patients with multiple sulfatase deficiency

 

Identifying patients with mucolipidosis II (I-cell disease)

Reject Due To

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Day(s) Performed

Monday

Report Available

8 to 15 days

Reporting Name

Ceramide Trihex and Sulfatide, U

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Method Name

Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

83789