Michael J. Palmieri Metabolic Disease Laboratory

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Sanfilippo B (Lysosomal Enzyme - MPS IIIB)

  • Synonyms: n-Acetyl-alpha-D-glucosaminidase, MPS-III B
  • LIS Mnemonic: SANB

    Collect

    Green (Na heparin) or Red

    Volume Required

    2.0 mL

    Minimum Required

    1.0 mL

    Transport

    Transport and store at room temperature. DO NOT FREEZE .

    Stability

    24 hours @ room temperature

    Processing

    Refrigerate if delay in transport to lab is < 24 hours. Spin & freeze if > 24 hours.

Days Performed

Bi- weekly

Reported

2-3 weeks

Reflex Testing

n/a

CPT

82657

Methodology

Enzyme - fluorometric

Remarks

If enzyme is to be included in the lysosomal enzyme battery, submit only the requirements for that test. Do not draw additional blood.

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Galactosemia Quantitation

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