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Test Id : LSDS

Lysosomal Disorders Screen, Random, Urine

Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Screening patients suspected of having a lysosomal disorder

Genetics Test Information
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This is a general urine screening test for a broad array of lysosomal and related disorders (LD). Not all LD are detectable by this method.

Highlights

The first step in a diagnostic workup of an individual suspected of having a lysosomal disorder (LD) includes urine analyses for metabolites associated with mucopolysaccharidoses, oligosaccharidases, disorders of sulfatide degradation, and LDs with characteristic urine profiles.

 

This test contains a combined analysis of ceramide trihexosides, mucopolysaccharides, oligosaccharides, sulfatides, and total and free sialic acid. The combined analysis of these disease-specific markers allows for the identification of disorders that may not be detected using any of the single tests alone.

Profile Information
A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.

Test Id Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
CTS02 Ceramide Trihex and Sulfatide, U Yes, (Order CTSU) Yes
MPS02 Mucopolysaccharides Quant, U Yes, (Order MPSQU) Yes
OLI02 Oligosaccharide Screen, U Yes, (Order OLIGU) Yes
SAU02 Sialic Acid, Free and Total, U Yes, (Order SAU) Yes
BG721 Lysosomal Disorders Interpretation No Yes

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test

CTS02, OLI02: Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)

MPS02, SAU02: Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

BG721: Medical Interpretation

NY State Available
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name
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Lysosomal Disorders Scrn, U

Aliases
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Alpha-Fucosidosis

Alpha-Galactosidase Deficiency

Alpha-Mannosidosis

Alpha-N-Acetylgalactosaminidase Deficiency

Arylsulfatase A Deficiency

Arylsulfatase B Deficiency

Aspartylglucosaminuria

Aspartylglycosaminuria

Beta-Galactosidase Deficiency

Beta-Glucuronidase Deficiency

Ceramide Hexosides

Ceramide Trihexosidase

Ceramide Trihexosidase Deficiency

Chondroitin-6-sulfate

Chondroitin-6 sulfate

Dermatan Sulfate

Diffuse Angiokeratoma

Fabry Disease

Fabry's Disease

GAGS (Glycosaminoglycans)

Galactose-6-Sulfatase Deficiency

Galactosialidosis

GB3

GL3

Globotriaosylceramide

Glycosaminoglycans (GAGS)

GM1 gangliosidosis

GM2 gangliosidosis

Heparan Sulfate

Hunter Syndrome

Hurler Syndrome

Hurler-Scheie Syndrome

I-Cell Disease

Iduronate Sulfatase Deficiency

Iduronidase Deficiency

Keratan Sulfate

LSD

Lysosomal Storage

Lysosomal Storage Disease

Maroteaux Lamy Syndrome

Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome

Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

Morquio A

Morquio B

MPS I

MPS II

MPS III

MPS IVA

MPS IVB

MPS VI

MPS VII

Mucolipidosis II

Mucolipidosis III

Mucopolysaccharides

Mucopolysaccharidosis

Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency

Oligosaccharides

Oligosaccharidosis

Pompe Disease

Pseudo-Hurler Polydystrophy

Sandhoff Disease

Sanfilippo Syndrome

Scheie Syndrome

Schindler Disease

Sialidosis

Sly Syndrome

Sphingolipids

Sulfatides

Beta-Mannosidosis

Free sialic acid storage disorder

FSASD

Infantile free sialic acid storage disease

ISSD

N-acetylneuraminate pyruvate lyase deficiency

NPL deficiency

Salla disease

Sialic acid disorder

Sialuria

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing

Urine

Ordering Guidance

This test is the recommended screening test for the initial workup of a suspected lysosomal disorder (LD) when the patient's clinical features are not suggestive of any specific LD.

Necessary Information

1. Patient's age is required.

2. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602) is recommended. This information aids in providing a more thorough interpretation of results. Send information with specimen.

Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing

Patient Preparation:

1. Do not administer low-molecular weight heparin before specimen collection.

2. Baby wipes or wipes containing soaps or lotions should not be used before specimen collection because these may interfere with results.

Supplies: Urine Container, 60 mL (T313)

Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine container with no metal cap or glued insert

Specimen Volume: 12 mL

Pediatric Volume: 3.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen (early morning preferred).

Special Instructions
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Forms

Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the testing laboratory. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.

3.5 mL

Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Specimen Stability Information
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Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Urine Refrigerated (preferred) 15 days
Frozen 90 days

Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Screening patients suspected of having a lysosomal disorder

Genetics Test Information
Provides information that may help with selection of the correct genetic test or proper submission of the test request

This is a general urine screening test for a broad array of lysosomal and related disorders (LD). Not all LD are detectable by this method.

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

Clinical Information
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Lysosomal disorders (LD) are a diverse group of inherited diseases characterized by the intracellular accumulation of macromolecules leading to cell damage and organ dysfunction. Approximately 50 LD have been described with a wide phenotypic spectrum and ranging in severity from neonatal lethal to later onset milder variants.

 

Although classification is not always straightforward, LD are generally categorized according to the type of storage material that accumulates in the cells and tissues. Major categories include mucopolysaccharidoses, oligosaccharidoses, mucolipidoses, and sphingolipidoses. In many cases, accumulating analytes can be detected in urine. Screening for these disorders typically begins with an analysis to detect disease-specific metabolite patterns or profiles indicative of a LD. The combined analysis of disease-specific markers for LD in multiple tests can allow for the identification of additional disorders that may not be characterized using any of the single tests alone.

 

Disorders detectable by this approach include the oligosaccharidoses: alpha-mannosidosis, aspartylglucosaminuria, beta-mannosidosis, fucosidosis, Schindler disease, and sialidosis; the sphingolipidoses: GM1 gangliosidosis, Sandhoff disease, galactosialidosis, saposin B deficiency, metachromatic leukodystrophy, multiple sulfatase deficiency, Fabry disease, and Gaucher disease; the mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) excluding MPS IX (hyaluronidase deficiency); the glycogen storage disorder Pompe disease, free sialic storage disorder, and the mucolipidoses types II and III. Additionally, other disorders such as congenital disorder of glycosylation (CDG) type IIb and deglycosylation disorders such as NGLY1-CDG may also be detected.

 

The MPS are a subset of lysosomal disorders caused by the deficiency of any one of the enzymes involved in the stepwise degradation of dermatan sulfate, heparan sulfate, keratan sulfate, or chondroitin sulfate (glycosaminoglycans: GAG). Undegraded or partially degraded GAG (also called mucopolysaccharides) are stored in lysosomes and excreted in the urine. Accumulation of GAG in lysosomes interferes with normal functioning of cells, tissues, and organs resulting in the clinical features observed in MPS disorders. There are 11 known enzyme deficiencies that result in MPS. In addition, abnormal GAG storage is observed in multiple sulfatase deficiency and in I-cell disease. Finally, an abnormal excretion of GAG in urine is observed occasionally in other disorders including active bone diseases, connective tissue disease, hypothyroidism, urinary dysfunction, and oligosaccharidoses.

 

The oligosaccharidoses (glycoproteinoses) are a subset of lysosomal disorders caused by the deficiency of any one of the lysosomal enzymes involved in the degradation of complex oligosaccharide chains. They are characterized by the abnormal accumulation of incompletely degraded oligosaccharides in cells and tissues and the corresponding increase of related free oligosaccharides in the urine. Clinical features can include bone abnormalities, coarse facial features, corneal cloudiness, organomegaly, muscle weakness, hypotonia, developmental delay, and ataxia. Age of onset ranges from early infancy to adult and can even present prenatally.

 

The sphingolipidoses are a subset of lysosomal disorders caused by a defect in any one of the enzymes that degrade complex ceramide containing lipids. They are characterized by the excessive accumulation of sphingolipids in the tissues, particularly in the central nervous system, resulting in progressive neurodegeneration and developmental regression. In 2 conditions, Fabry disease and Gaucher disease type I, there is only systemic involvement. In many cases, sphingolipidoses can be detected by through oligosaccharide analysis in urine.

 

Sialic acid (SA), or N-acetyl-neuraminic acid, is a component of carbohydrates, glycoproteins, and gangliosides, which are important for the human nervous system. SA can be measured in urine as free sialic acid or in a conjugated form bound to oligosaccharides. Sialic acid disorders are a subset of lysosomal disorders caused by defective protein transport or enzyme deficiency that result in multisystem organ disease. Analysis of free and total sialic acid and their ratio in urine can detect the following conditions: free sialic acid storage disorder, sialuria, N-acetylneuraminate pyruvate lyase deficiency, sialidosis, and galactosialidosis.

 

Because of the similarity of features across disorders and their phenotypic variability, clinical diagnosis of LD can be challenging; therefore, the combined analysis of multiple urine screening tests is an important tool for the initial workup of an individual suspected of having a lysosomal disorder. Abnormal results can be followed up with the appropriate enzyme or molecular analysis.

Reference Values
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

DERMATAN SULFATE:

< or =1.00 mg/mmol creatinine

 

HEPARAN SULFATE:

< or =4 years: < or =0.50 mg/mmol creatinine

> or =5 years: < or =0.25 mg/mmol creatinine

 

CHONDROITIN-6 SULFATE:

< or =24 months: < or =10.00 mg/mmol creatinine

25 months-10 years: < or =2.50 mg/mmol creatinine

> or =11 years: < or =1.50 mg/mmol creatinine

 

KERATAN SULFATE:

< or =12 months: < or =2.00 mg/mmol creatinine

13-24 months: < or =1.50 mg/mmol creatinine

25 months-4 years: < or =1.00 mg/mmol creatinine

5-18 years: < or =0.50 mg/mmol creatinine

> or =19 years: < or =0.30 mg/mmol creatinine

 

FREE SIALIC Acid:

< or =4 weeks: < or =208 mmol/mol creatinine

5 weeks-12 months: < or =104 mmol/mol creatinine

13 months-18 years: < or =100 mmol/mol creatinine

> or =19 years: < or =38 mmol/mol creatinine

 

TOTAL SIALIC ACID:

< or =4 weeks: < or =852 mmol/mol creatinine

5 weeks-12 months: < or =656 mmol/mol creatinine

13 months-18 years: < or =335 mmol/mol creatinine

> or =19 years: < or =262 mmol/mol creatinine

 

TOTAL/FREE RATIO:

< or =4 weeks: 1.94-18.68

5 weeks-12 months: 2.34-13.85

13 months-18 years: 2.63-9.18

> or =19 years: 3.35-15.81

 

CERAMIDE TRIHEXOSIDES:

Negative

 

SULFATIDES:

Negative

 

OLIGOSACCHARIDES:

Negative

An interpretive report will be provided.

Interpretation
Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results

When abnormal results are detected with characteristic patterns, a detailed interpretation is given, including an overview of the results and their significance, a correlation to available clinical information, elements of differential diagnosis, recommendations for additional biochemical testing, and in vitro confirmatory studies (enzyme assay and molecular test).

 

Abnormal results are not sufficient to conclusively establish a diagnosis of a particular disease. Specific enzymatic or molecular assays is recommended to confirm positive results.

Cautions
Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances

In rare instances, a normal excretion of ceramide trihexosides may be seen in individuals who are carriers of, or affected with, Fabry disease. If Fabry disease is clinically suspected, see Fabry Disease Testing Algorithm for additional testing recommendations.

 

Not all lysosomal disorders are detectable through urine screening.

Clinical Reference
Recommendations for in-depth reading of a clinical nature

1. Lysosomal Disorders. In: Valle DL, Antonarakis S, Ballabio A, Beaudet AL, Mitchell GA, eds. The Online Metabolic and Molecular Bases of Inherited Disease. McGraw-Hill; 2019:part 16. Accessed September 18, 2024. Available at https://ommbid.mhmedical.com/book.aspx?bookID=2709#225069419

2. Pino G, Conboy E, Tortorelli S, et al. Multiplex testing for the screening of lysosomal storage disease in urine: Sulfatides and glycosaminoglycan profiles in 40 cases of sulfatiduria. Mol Genet Metab. 2020;129(2):106-110. doi:10.1016/j.ymgme.2019.10.009

3. Kingma SDA, Bodamer OA, Wijburg FA. Epidemiology and diagnosis of lysosomal storage disorders; challenges of screening. Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2015;29(2):145-157. doi:10.1016/j.beem.2014.08.004

Method Description
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Ceramide trihexosides and sulfatides are determined by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) analysis. Urine specimens are centrifuged, and most of the supernatant is discarded from the pellet. Reagent including internal standards is added, and then ceramide trihexosides and sulfatides are extracted. After centrifugation, the bottom layer is spotted onto a MALDI plate, matrix is added and allowed to air dry. The plate is then analyzed using a MALDI TOF/TOF 5800 Analyzer.(Unpublished Mayo method)

 

Dermatan sulfate (DS), heparan sulfate (HS), keratan sulfate (KS) and chondroitin-6-sulfate (C6S) are enzymatically digested from urine. The reaction mixture is centrifuged and analyzed by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The ratio of the extracted peak area of DS, HS, KS and C6S to internal standard as determined by LC-MS/MS is used to calculate the concentration of DS, HS, KS and C6S in the sample.(Unpublished Mayo method)

 

Oligosaccharides in urine samples are extracted using Oasis HLB and carbograph columns and lyophilized overnight. Oligosaccharides are permethylated, the tubes centrifuged, and the supernatant removed. The supernatant is quenched with water, neutralized with acetic acid, extracted, eluted, and again lyophilized overnight. Specimens are resuspended, mixed 1:1 with a matrix solution, spotted onto a MALDI plate and allowed to air dry. The plate is then analyzed using a MALDI TOF/TOF 5800 Analyzer.(Xia B, Asif G, Arthur L, et al. Oligosaccharide analysis in urine by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry for the diagnosis of lysosomal storage diseases. Clin Chem 2013;59[9]:1357-1368, Hall PL, Lam C, Alexander JJ. Urine oligosaccharide screening by MALDI-TOF for the identification of NGLY1 deficiency. Mol Genet Metab. 2018;124[1]:82-86)

 

Sialic acid in urine samples is measured twice to obtain free sialic acid and total sialic acid values. Free sialic acid is dried down and butylated in 3M hydrochloric acid in butanol. Total sialic acid is hydrolyzed with hydrochloric acid and butylated in 3M hydrochloric acid in butanol. Both samples are reconstituted in eluent and analyzed by LC-MS/MS. The free and total sialic acid samples are quantitated using an internal standard calibration curve.(Tebani A, Schlemmer D, Imbard A, et al. Measurement of free and total sialic acid by isotopic dilution liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method. J. Chromatogr. B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2011;879[31]:3694-3699, Li J, Wu T, Zhang X, et al. Clinical application of liver diseases diagnosis using ultrahigh-sensitive liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry for sialic acids detection. J. Chromatogr. A. 2022;1666:462837)

PDF Report
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No

Day(s) Performed
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Varies

Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.

8 to 14 days

Specimen Retention Time
Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

1 month

Performing Laboratory Location
Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test

Rochester

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Test Classification
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This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information
Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Clinic Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.

CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

83789

83864

84377

84275

LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.

Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
LSDS Lysosomal Disorders Scrn, U 105125-9
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
606773 Lysosomal Disorders Interpretation 94423-1
606772 Reviewed By 18771-6
621077 Dermatan Sulfate 94692-1
621078 Heparan Sulfate 94693-9
621079 Chondroitin-6 Sulfate 94690-5
621080 Keratan Sulfate 92806-9
621074 Free Sialic Acid In Process
621075 Total Sialic Acid In Process
621076 Total/Free Sialic Acid Ratio In Process
621081 Ceramide Trihexosides 34680-9
621082 Sulfatides 34646-0
621083 Oligosaccharides 49284-3

Test Setup Resources

Setup Files
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Sample Reports
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Normal Reports | Abnormal Reports

SI Sample Reports
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Test Update Resources

Change Type Effective Date
Test Changes - Reference Value 2024-12-10