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Sulphatides

Blood
Test performed by: LabPLUS Biochemical Genetics


Plasma Sulphatide - referred to SA Pathology for testing


MLD Screen

Specimen Collection

Note:    urine sulphatide is no longer available.

Adult - 4 mL EDTA blood (purple)
Paediatric - 2 mL EDTA blood (purple)


Micro-EDTA2 mL Paediatric Micro-EDTA Blood (Preferred)
EDTA4 mL Adult EDTA Blood
Reference Intervals

The referenc e interval will be provided with the result.



Turnaround Time: Between 10 weeks and 12 weeks
Diagnostic Use and Interpretation

Used for screening for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) testing, Saposin B deficiency.


Contact Information

For further information contact laboratory: ext 22016 or via Lablink.

or, contact the Metabolic Physician-on-call:  09 367 0000


Specimen Transport Instructions for Referring Laboratories

Aliquot plasma (2 mL) and send frozen to LabPlus.



Last updated at 11:22:03 13/01/2022