Acid mucopolysaccharides

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Urine sample

AMP; Dermatan sulfate - urine; Urine heparan sulfate; Urine dermatan sulfate; Heparan sulfate - urine

Normal acid mucopolysaccharide values vary with age, and the normal range of values varies among laboratories. The laboratory performing the test should be consulted for interpretation of the test result.

Abnormally high levels of acid mucopolysaccharides reliably indicate mucopolysaccharidosis, and further detailed studies can identify which enzyme is defective.

Review Date: 04/29/2005
Reviewed By: Frank A. Greco, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Biophysical Laborartory, The Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.