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Oligosaccharide screen

Description

Urine screen for abnormal oligosaccharide excretion patterns, typically by mass spectrometry.

Indications

First-line biochemical screen for selected lysosomal storage disorders, oligosaccharidoses, and some congenital disorders of glycosylation.

Sample Type, Quantity & Conditions

Spot Urine

Special Precautions

Collect random urine, preferably first morning; no preservative. Freeze promptly for shipment and provide biochemical-genetics clinical information.

Normal Range

As per Report