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Mucopolysaccharides Screen, urine
Alternate test name
MPS screen
Lab area
Clinical Biochemistry - Metabolic Diseases
Method and equipment
Screen for excess mucopolysaccharides in urine by dimethylmethylene blue (DMMB) dye.
Expected turn-around time
10 days
Specimen type
Random Urine
Specimen requirements
15 mL of urine in sterile screw top container
Storage and transportation
- Store at 4oC. Keep cool during transport.
Special requirements
TLC is performed following a positive mucopolysaccharide screen.
Shipping information
The Hospital for Sick Children
Rapid Response Laboratory
555 University Avenue, Room 3642
Toronto, ON
Canada
M5G 1X8
Phone: 416-813-7200
Toll Free: 1-855-381-3212
Hours: 7 days/week, 24 hours/day
Requisition
Disease condition
- Hurler Syndrome (MPS Ih)
- Hurler-Sheie Syndrome (MPS Ih/s)
- Sheie Syndrome (MPS Is)
- Hunter Syndrome (MPS II)
- Sanfilippo Syndrome (MP SIII)
- Morquio Syndrome (MPS IV)
- Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome (MPS VI)
- Sly Syndrome (MPS VII)
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Customer Service
Toll Free: 1-855-381-3212
Local: 416-813-7200