Urine Oligosaccharides Test | Lahalak Platform

A precise test for early detection of genetic errors in sugar breakdown in newborns, enabling prompt medical intervention to protect your child from future health complications.

Scientific name: Urine Oligosaccharides Test

Qualitative and quantitative chromatographic analysis examines the presence and quantity of abnormal oligosaccharides in urine. These compounds are intermediate products of glycosphingolipid breakdown, and their accumulation indicates an inherited enzyme deficiency in lysosomes, a hallmark of several storage disorders such as MPS and monozeoses.

Urine Oligosaccharides Test - Screening for Pediatric Metabolic Disorders
Service type Laboratory test (Urine)
Duration 10-15 minutes
Fasting Fasting is not required

Included Services

  • Detailed chromatographic analysis to detect metabolic storage disorders
  • Consult a metabolic or genetic specialist to interpret the results.
  • Personal support services from Lahalak

Medical Service Information

Conditions & Notices

  • Fasting is not required to collect a urine sample.
  • Collect a urine sample in a clean, sterile container (preferably the first morning urine).
  • Inform the doctor about all medications or dietary supplements the child is taking, as some may affect the results.

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