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Test Category: Biochemistry

Investigation Name:Glycosaminoglycans

Alias or Abbreviation:GAGS Mucopolysaccharides

Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:No

E-Requesting Tab:Blood Sciences, Paediatrics

Minimum Sample Volume:5-10ml

Expected Turnaround Time:7- 14 working days from receipt

Test Code:MPS

Sample Type:

Urine (Plain)

Maximum Add on Time:N/A

Complex Reference Range:Contact IMD section BCH 0121 333 9942

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Fresh sample LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Freeze if stored. Does not need to be transported frozen.

Reference Laboratory Details:Biomedical Genetics, Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, B'ham Children's Hospital NHS Trust, Whittal Street,BHAM B4 6DH (Tel.0121 3339999/SD *3155 Chem Lab Ext 9915, Met Lab Ext 9942 )

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:CHIC