Sulfatides, Urine
| Sunquest Code: | SULFAU | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB5656 | Epic Name: | Sulfatides Urine |
| Methodology: | Thin layer chromatography | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Thur; results are reported within 1 month. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine, random; first morning collection preferred |
| Optimal Volume: | Submit entire collection; analysis requires 5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 5 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Collection Instructions: | First morning void preferred. Transport specimen to laboratory on ice and as soon as possible after the completion of the collection. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Mix collection well before aliquot is taken. Aliquot 10 mL, 5 mL minimum. Store in freezer. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Jefferson Medical College-Lysosomal Disease Testing Lab) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Use: | Diagnosis of metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) and to monitor response to bone marrow transplant for this disorder. |
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