Test Code | GED1D |
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Test Summary |
This assay detects Mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I) biomarker. |
Turn Around Time | 7 days |
Acceptable Sample Types | Dried Blood Spots |
Acceptable Billing Types | Institutional Billing |
NY Approved | No |
Institutional Price | $499.00 |
*TAT starts after the sample and all required sample information is received at the processing laboratory.
This testing service has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Testing services may not be licensed in accordance with the laws in all countries. The availability of specific test offerings is dependent upon laboratory location.
This assay provides a semi-quantitative measurement of a glycosaminoglycan fragment that is specific to Mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I).
References:
Saville et al. Genetics in Medicine 2019; 21(3):753-757.
Herbst et al. International Journal of Neonatal Screening 2020
Alpha-L-iduronidase activity is below the normal reference range.
Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder, caused by deficiency of the enzyme alpha-L-iduronidase, resulting in the accumulation of the glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in organs and tissues (PMID: 32764324).
LC-MS/MS
Limitations: The effect of anticoagulants on this assay has not been determined, therefore dried blood spots prepared from venous drawn whole blood tubes cannot be accepted.
Collection Container(s) | Dried blood spot card |
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Collection | Follow kit instructions. Briefly, allow blood to saturate the card until indicated areas are filled and blood has soaked through the card. Air dry the card at ambient temperature for at least 3 hours.
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Sample Condition | Follow the instructions provided with the collection set. Store the dried blood at ambient temperature for up to two days. If the specimen cannot be sent as soon as it is dry, the filter paper should be placed in a sealable plastic bag and stored in a refrigerator (≤ 8°C) or preferably in a freezer. |
Shipping | Follow kit instructions. Double bag and ship overnight at ambient temperature. |