Acid mucopolysaccharides


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Urine sample
Urine sample
Alternative Names

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


What the risks are

There are no risks (except for the chance of inaccurate results if all of the urine is not collected during the 24-hour period).


Special considerations

If the test was performed on an infant, remove all remaining collection-device adhesive from the skin with warm soap and water.



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.


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