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Unit Code 8777:
Arylsulfatase A, Urine

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

Detection of metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) 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

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

ARSU

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

ARSA Deficiency

Arylsulfatase A Deficiency

Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

MLD

Soft-ARSU