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α-iduronidase
EPIC
MPS I
Section
Chemical Pathology - Enzyme
Clinical indications
For the diagnosis of MPS Type I. Lysosomal α-iduronidase is deficient in leucocytes, cultured cells and tissues in cases of MPS Type I
Specimen requirement
1. 5 - 10 mL lithium heparin whole blood or
2. Cultured fibroblasts or
3. Cultured chorionic villi or
4. Cultured amniotic cells or
5. Chorionic villi
Dispatch and handling instructions
1. Send whole blood at ambient room temperature to reach the lab ideally within 24 hours of collection
2. Send flask completely filled with medium at room temperature a in well insulated container. To reach lab ideally within 24 hours
3. Contact the Enzyme Laboratory PRIOR to sampling and shipping
4. Contact the Enzyme Laboratory PRIOR to sampling and shipping
5. Contact the Enzyme Laboratory PRIOR to sampling and shipping
Turnaround time
1. 4 to 6 weeks
2. 4 to 6 weeks
3. As soon as practically possible
4. As soon as practically possible
5. As soon as practically possible
Synonym
Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I, MPS I, Hurler syndrome, Hurler-Scheie syndrome, Scheie syndrome
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. Yes
5. Yes