| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry (METABOLIC) |
| Test Name: |
SULFATIDES - (U)
Test Code:
SULT
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| Clinical Information: |
Test Indications: This test MUST BE APPROVED by a biochemical geneticist/clinical chemist before the send out.
This test is used for the diagnosis of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD), Arylsulfatase A Deficiency or Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency (MSD). Method: Quantification of sulfatides of varying fatty acid chain length by LC-MSMS at The Hospital for Sick Children,Toronto. |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
1 - Urine Collection 12 mL Tube
Urine Collection 12 mL Tube Manufacturer: Sarstedt Canada Inc. (vendor) Catalogue #:
(Similar lab approved leak-proof container acceptable).
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| Specimen Required: |
Urine: 4.0 mL
Pediatric Urine: 4.0 mL
Stability: see below |
| Referral: |
Urine: 4.0 mL
Pediatric Urine: 4.0 mL
Store and ship frozen on dry ice to Metabolic Lab, HSC.
Send the original or a clear copy of the requisition with the sample. Stability: see below. |
| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
0-170 ug/L
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| Availability: |
By Prior Arrangement Only
Within 5 weeks
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| See Also: | |
| More Information: |
If you have any questions, please communicate with the Metabolic Lab (HSC): 204-787-4530
Reject due to: Sample not stored or shipped frozen. Leak. Not approved by Biochemical Geneticist/Clinical Chemist. Stability: Frozen: 1 month. |