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Blood Test Information

Mucopolysaccharides
(a.k.a glycosaminoglycans)

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Test Code: MUC

Tube type: Universal Container

Special instructions
None

Sent away to Bristol Royal Infirmary

Reference range
See report or contact lab

Turnaround Time
14 days

Department: Biochemistry

Clinical Application
For investigation of suspected mucopolysaccharide diseases (lysosomal storage disorders). These are inherited metabolic diseases affecting the breakdown of mucopolysaccharide molecules.

 
 

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