Mucopolysaccharides, Urine
Test Mnemonic
UMUCPO
CPT Codes
- 83864 - QTY (3)
- 82664 - QTY (1)
- 84311 - QTY (3)
Aliases
- Glycosaminoglycans
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 |