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Unit Code 80945:
Iduronate Sulfatase, Fibroblasts

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Useful For

Diagnosis of Hunter syndrome

Testing Algorithm

When this test is ordered, a fibroblast culture and cryopreservation for

biochemical studies will always be performed at an additional charge.

However, for multiple lysosomal enzyme assays on a patient utilizing

fibroblast culture, only 1 culture is required regardless of the number

of enzyme assays ordered. If viable cells are not obtained within

10 days, client will be notified.

Special Instructions and Forms

Method Name

80945: Enzymatic, Radiolabeled
8482: Cultivated from Biopsy as Monolayer
88832: Fibroblast Subculture Followed by Cryopreservation 
and Storage

Reporting Name

Iduronate Sulfatase, Fibroblasts

Ordering Mnemonic

IDNS

Aliases

Alpha-L-Idopyranosyluronic Acid 2-Sulfate Sulfahydrolase

Hunter Syndrome

IDS Deficiency

Iduronate 2-Sulfatase Deficiency

MPS 2

MPS II

Mucopolysaccharidosis II

Sulfoiduronate Sulfatase Deficiency


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