Test ID: ARSU
Arylsulfatase A, Urine
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
8777
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Detection of metachromatic leukodystrophy as a secondary specimen to confirm results from leukocytes (preferred initial specimen).
Genetics Test Information Provides information that may help with selection of the correct test or proper submission of the test request
Secondary specimen to confirm leukocyte results. Results may not
reflect carrier status due to individual variation of arylsulfatase A
enzyme levels.
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
Colorimetric, Kinetic
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Arylsulfatase A, U
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
ARSA Deficiency
Arylsulfatase A Deficiency
Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
MLD
Arylsulfatase A Deficiency
Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
MLD
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