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Urine Mucopolysaccharides

Plain Universal

Test	Urine Mucopolysaccharides
Common Abbreviations	UMP
Profile	NA
Tube type	Plain Universal
Clinical Indication	Investigation of lysosomal storage disorders. Clinical features may include dysmorphism, skeletal deformities, liver dysfunction, henias, progressive psychomotor retardation, corneal clouding and cardiac problems.
Specimen Type	Urine
Sample type	Random Urine
Minimum Volume	3mL
Special Precautions	No special requirements
Stability	Contact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time	18 days
Laboratory	St James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF 0113 206 4256
Reference Interval	Contact Referral Laboratory
Limitations	Contact Referral Laboratory
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