Mucopolysaccharides, Urine
Test Mnemonic
UMUCPO
CPT Codes
- 83864 - QTY (3)
- 82664 - QTY (1)
- 84311 - QTY (3)
Aliases
- Glycosaminoglycans
Includes
- Uronic Acid (Carb Rxn)
- Uronic Acid (OrciRxn)
- N-sulfated Hexosamin
- Glycosac by Elect
- Glycosac by TLC
Performing Laboratory
Univ of Alabama at Birmingham
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 mL | Urine, random | Clean container | Frozen |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Days Performed
Every other week
Turnaround Time
3 - 4 weeks
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Colorimetry | |
| Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) | |
| Electrophoresis |