GAG (Glycosaminoglycan)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UNCT

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8627

Synonyms

Mucopolysaccharides

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Acceptable

• Specimen Container

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

30

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

10

Urine samples without preservative

Keep ON ICE or FREEZE if not sent to LabPlus within 4 hrs.

Code as UNCT, record test in clinical details

If amino acid also requested only one specimen is required.

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