Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency Enzyme Panel

Key Information

TAT:

14 days

Price:

$400

CPT Code(s):

82657x2

Test Code:

BMDP, BMDD

Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency Enzyme Panel

This panel measures the activity of three sulfatase enzymes and can be used to diagnose or rule out multiple sulfatase deficiency.

Arylsulfatase B, Iduronate-2-sulfatase, N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase

Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome (MPS VI), Hunter syndrome (MPS II), Morquio syndrome A (MPS IVA)

Technical Information

4-methylumbelliferyl (4-MU) substrate and p-Nitrocatechol sulfate substrate (spectrophotometry) (leukocytes/plasma)

Specimen Requirements

Whole Blood: A minimum of 5 mL (preferably 7-10 mL) whole blood collected in a sodium heparin tube.

Transport Instructions

Whole Blood: Whole blood should be shipped at ambient temperature.

Connect With Our Experts

Call 1-800-473-9411 to speak with our team of laboratory genetic counselors for questions or additional information.

Robin Fletcher, MS, CGC
Falecia Thomas, MS, CGC
Alex Finley, MS, CGC