Specimen

10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of first morning Urine in a sterile screw capped container. Do not use any preservatives. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Provide brief clinical and drug history.

Usage

Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder. It is due to the deficiency of the enzyme responsible for catabolism of glycosaminoglycans (GAG). These patients first present with increased urinary GAG excretion.