GAG/Creatinine ratio (part of urine metabolic screen)

Sample type	Urine (spot)
Container	Sterile Universal Container	Click image to enlarge ×
Sample volume	5 mL
Turnaround time	2-28 days
Hospital	CHI at Temple Street
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Laboratory	Metabolic Laboratory
Special precautions / Clinical Comment	Fresh urine, frozen without preservative. NOTE: MPS (GAG) screen only: false negatives may occur. If an MPS disorder is suspected clinically, urine should be sent directly to Willink, Manchester for GAG electrophoresis.
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