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Test Code IDUAW Alpha-L-Iduronidase, Leukocytes


Ordering Guidance


This test is preferred for diagnostic testing. For carrier detection, order MPS1Z / Hurler Syndrome, Full Gene Analysis, Varies.



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.



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.


Children's Mercy Hospital Note:

CMH COLLECTION: 4 mL in ACD B yellow vacutainer

Specimen Minimum Volume

2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole Blood ACD Refrigerated (preferred) 6 days
  Ambient  6 days

Useful For

Diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis I, Hurler, Scheie, and Hurler-Scheie syndromes in leukocytes

 

This test is not useful for determining carrier status.

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject

Day(s) Performed

Preanalytical processing: Monday through Saturday.

Testing performed: Monday, Wednesday

Report Available

3 to 7 days

Reporting Name

Alpha-L-Iduronidase, Leukocytes

Reference Values

≥2.06 nmol/hour/mg protein

An interpretive report will be provided.

Method Name

Flow Injection Analysis-Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

82657