Tetrasaccharides

EPIC

Tetrasaccharides

Section

Chemical Pathology - Enzyme

Clinical indications

For measurement of tetrasaccharides in patients with Pompe disease; for monitoring and to assist diagnosis

Specimen requirement

5 mL fresh random urine collected in a plain universal container with no preservative

Dispatch and handling instructions

Freeze sample and send frozen by special post. Do NOT allow sample to thaw. To reach lab as soon as possible

Turnaround time

4 to 6 weeks

Synonym

Hexose tetrasaccharide, HEX4, GLC4

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

No