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
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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
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Method Name
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Colorimetric, Kinetic
Reporting Name
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Arylsulfatase A, U
Ordering Mnemonic
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ARSU
Aliases
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ARSA Deficiency
Arylsulfatase A Deficiency
Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
MLD
Soft-ARSU


