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Unit Code 8151:
Arylsulfatase B, Fibroblasts

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis VI (Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome)

Genetics Test Information Provides information that may help with selection of the correct test or proper submission of the test request

Diagnostic testing for mucopolysaccharidosis VI (Maroteaux-Lamy

syndrome). Not recommended for carrier detection.

Additional Tests Lists test(s) that are always performed, at an additional charge, with the initial test(s)

 Unit Code  Reporting Name  Available Separately  Always Performed 
 8482   Fibroblast Culture Yes Yes
 88832  Cryopreserve for Biochem Studies No Yes

Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

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 Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

8151: Colorimetric
8482: Cultivated from Biopsy as Monolayer
88832: Fibroblast Subculture Followed by Cryopreservation 
and Storage 

Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name

Arylsulfatase B, Fibroblasts

Ordering Mnemonic An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test

ARSB

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Arylsulfatase B

Arylsulfatase B Deficiency

Maroteaux Lamy

Maroteaux-Lamy

Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome

MPS 6

MPS VI

Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VI

Mucopolysaccharidosis VI

N-Acetylgalactsamine-4-Sulfatase Deficiency

Soft-ARSB