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Test Code OLIGU Oligosaccharide Screen, Random, Urine


Ordering Guidance


This is the recommended test when clinical features are suggestive of, or when molecular testing results suggest, an oligosaccharidosis disorder that can be identified by this test.

 

The recommended screening test for the initial workup of a suspected lysosomal storage disorder, particularly when clinical features are nonspecific, is LSDS / Lysosomal Storage Disorders Screen, Random, Urine.



Necessary Information


1. Patient's age is required.

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



Specimen Required


Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)

Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube

Specimen Volume: 8 mL

Pediatric Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a random urine specimen.

2. No preservative

3. Immediately freeze specimen.


Children's Mercy Hospital Note:

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CMH COLLECTION: 8 mL in sterile cup

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Specimen Minimum Volume

2.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Urine Frozen (preferred) 365 days
  Refrigerated  15 days
  Ambient  7 days

Testing Algorithm

Oligosaccharide analysis may be considered in the workup of unexplained refractory epilepsy. For more information see:

-Epilepsy: Unexplained Refractory and/or Familial Testing Algorithm

-Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation: Screening Algorithm

Useful For

Screening for selected oligosaccharidosis

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

Oligosaccharide Screen, 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

84377