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Acid mucopolysaccharides   

Overview | Risks | Results

Alternative names:

AMP; Dermatan sulfate - urine; Urine heparan sulfate; Urine dermatan sulfate; Heparan sulfate - urine

Normal Values

Normal acid mucopolysaccharide values vary with age, and the normal range of values vary between laboratories. The laboratory performing the test should be consulted for interpretation of the test result.

What Abnormal Results Mean

Abnormally high levels of acid mucopolysaccharides reliably indicates mucopolysaccharidosis, and further detailed studies can identify the enzyme which is defective.

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