Mucopolysaccharides (MPS) Test | Lahalak Platform
An important initial screening for children to detect mucopolysaccharide accumulation, aiding early diagnosis of genetic disorders affecting growth and skeletal development.
Scientific name: Mucopolysaccharides (MPS) Test
A qualitative and semi-quantitative chemical test that measures the level and/or identifies the pattern of mucopolysaccharides (MPS), also known as glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), in a urine sample. Mucopolysaccharides are long chains of sugars that play structural roles in connective tissue. In a group of rare genetic disorders called mucopolysaccharid...
Service type
Laboratory test (Urine)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Qualitative/semi-quantitative analysis of mucopolysaccharides in a urine sample (common method: toluidine blue quadrant assay or DMB).
- Consult a metabolic disease and genetics specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from lahalak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Collecting a primary urine sample in the morning (a random sample) is usually sufficient for initial screening.
- No special preparations or need to fast are required.
- It is requested as a targeted individual examination when specific clinical symptoms suggestive of MPS are present. It is an initial step in a broader diagnostic pathway.
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