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Alpha-N-Acetylglucosaminidase, Serum

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Diagnosis of Sanfilippo syndrome type B (mucopolysaccharidoses type IIIB)

 

This test is not suitable for carrier detection.

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This test is used for the diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) IIIB (Sanfilippo Syndrome type B) only.

 

Sanfilippo types A, C, and D must be ruled out independently.

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Method Name
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Colorimetric

NY State Available
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Yes

Reporting Name
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Alpha-N-Acetylglucosaminidase, S

Aliases
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Acetylglucosaminidase, Alpha-N

MPS 3B

MPS IIIB

Mucopolysaccharidosis IIIB

N-Acetyl-Alpha-D-Glucosaminidase Deficiency

NAGLU Deficiency

Sanfilippo Syndrome B

Sanfilippo Syndrome Type B

Sanfilippo Type B

Alpha-N-acetylglucosaminidase

I-cell disease

Mucolipidosis II

Mucolipidosis III

Testing Algorithm
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Specimen Type
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Serum

Specimen Required
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Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Red top

Acceptable: Serum gel

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial

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Forms

1. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. The following documents are available

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)

2. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602)

3. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Biochemical Genetics Test Request (T798) with the specimen.

Specimen Minimum Volume
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0.8 mL

Reject Due To
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Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Specimen Stability Information
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Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Frozen 365 days

Useful For
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Diagnosis of Sanfilippo syndrome type B (mucopolysaccharidoses type IIIB)

 

This test is not suitable for carrier detection.

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

This test is used for the diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) IIIB (Sanfilippo Syndrome type B) only.

 

Sanfilippo types A, C, and D must be ruled out independently.

Testing Algorithm
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Clinical Information
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The mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are a group of disorders caused by a deficiency of any of the enzymes involved in the stepwise degradation of dermatan sulfate, heparan sulfate, keratan sulfate, or chondroitin sulfate (glycosaminoglycans: GAG). Accumulation of GAG in lysosomes interferes with normal functioning of cells, tissues, and organs resulting in the clinical features observed in MPS disorders.

 

Sanfilippo syndrome (MPS type III) is an autosomal recessive MPS with 4 recognized types (A-D). Each type is caused by a deficiency in 1 of 4 enzymes involved in the degradation of heparan sulfate resulting in its intra- and extra-cellular accumulation. Though biochemically different, the clinical presentation of all types is indistinguishable. Sanfilippo syndrome is characterized by severe central nervous system degeneration, but other symptoms seen in MPS, such as coarse facial features and skeletal involvement, tend to be milder. It is important to note the variability in severity for MPSIII. In some patients, only moderate intellectual disability can be observed even at the end of the third decade of life. However, onset of clinical features usually occurs between 2 and 6 years in a child who previously appeared normal. The presenting symptoms are most commonly developmental delay and severe behavioral problems. Severe neurologic degeneration occurs in most patients by 6 to 10 years of age, accompanied by a rapid deterioration of social and adaptive skills. Death generally occurs by age 20, although individuals with an attenuated phenotype may have a longer life expectancy and remain functional into their third and fourth decades.

 

Sanfilippo syndrome type B is due to a deficiency of the enzyme N-acetyl-alpha-D-glucosaminidase (alpha-hexosaminidase), caused by variants in the NAGLU gene. Affected individuals demonstrate elevations of heparan sulfate in blood and urine (MPSBS / Mucopolysaccharidosis, Blood Spot and MPSQU / Mucopolysaccharides Quantitative, Random, Urine). Diagnostic sequencing and deletion/duplication studies of the NAGLU gene (CGPH / Custom Gene Panel, Hereditary, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies; specify NAGLU Gene List ID: IEMCP-KG2Q99) is available for patients with an enzyme deficiency.

 

Elevations in serum of alpha-N-acetylglucosaminidase and other hydrolases may be seen in patients with mucolipidosis II/III (I-cell disease).(1) I-cell disease is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder resulting in impaired transport and phosphorylation of newly synthesized lysosomal proteins to the lysosome due to deficiency of N-acetylglucosamine 1-phosphotransferase (GlcNAc). Characteristic clinical features include short stature, skeletal and cardiac abnormalities, and developmental delay. Measurement of alpha-N-acetylglucosaminidase activity is not the preferred diagnostic test for I-cell disease but may be included in the testing strategy.

Reference Values
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0.09-0.58 U/L

Interpretation
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Deficiency of alpha-N-acetylglucosaminidase is diagnostic for Sanfilippo syndrome type B.

Cautions
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This assay detects Sanfilippo syndrome type B only. The 3 other types of Sanfilippo syndrome (A, C, and D) must be ruled out independently.

 

This assay will not identify carrier status for Sanfilippo syndrome type B.

Clinical Reference
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1. Braulke T, Raas-Rothschild A, Kornfeld S: I-cell disease and pseudo-Hurler polydystrophy: Disorders of lysosomal enzyme phosphorylation and localization. In: Valle DL, Antonarakis S, Ballabio A, Beaudet AL, Mitchell GA, eds: The Online Metabolic and Molecular Bases of Inherited Disease. McGraw-Hill; 2019. Accessed May 24, 2021. Available at https://ommbid.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=2709&sectionid=225544648

2. Joanna Jakobkiewicz-Banecka, Magdalena Gabig-Ciminska, Anna Kloska, et al. Glycosaminoglycans and mucopolysaccharidosis type III. Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark. 2016 Jun. 21; 1393-1409.

3. Neufeld EF, Muenzer J: The mucopolysaccharidoses. In: Valle D, Beaudet AL, Vogelstein B, et al; eds. The Metabolic and Molecular Bases of Inherited Disease. McGraw-Hill; 2019. Accessed May 24, 2021. Available at https://ommbid.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?sectionid=225544161&bookid=2709

4. Valstar MJ, Bruggenwirth HT, Olmer R, et al: Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIB may predominantly present with an attenuated clinical phenotype. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2010 Dec;33(6):759-767. doi: 10.1007/s10545-010-9199-y

5. Beneto N, Vilageliu L, Grinberg D, Canals I: Sanfilippo syndrome: Molecular basis, disease models and therapeutic approaches. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Oct;21(21):7819. doi: 10.3390/ijms21217819

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Method Description
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When p-nitrophenol alpha-D-glucosaminide is used as substrate, it is hydrolyzed by serum N-acetyl-alpha-D-glucosaminidase to yield p-nitrophenol and free N-acetyl-glucosamine. p-Nitrophenol is subsequently measured spectrophotometrically at a basic pH.(von Figura K, Logering M, Mersmann G, Kress H: Sanfilippo B disease: serum assays for detection of homozygous and heterozygous individuals in three families. J Pediatr. 1973;83:607-611. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(73)80222-7; Cowan T, Pasquali M: Laboratory Investigations of inborn errors of metabolism. In: Sarafoglou K, Hoffman GF, Roth KS, eds: Pediatric Endocrinology and Inborn Errors of Metabolism. 2nd ed. McGraw-Hill; 2017:1139-1158)

PDF Report
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No

Day(s) Performed
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Once per month

Report Available
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30 to 45 days

Specimen Retention Time
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1 month

Performing Laboratory Location
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Rochester

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

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84311

LOINC® Information
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Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ANAS Alpha-N-Acetylglucosaminidase, S 1837-4
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.
50564 Specimen 31208-2
50565 Specimen ID 57723-9
50566 Source 31208-2
50567 Order Date 82785-7
50568 Reason For Referral 42349-1
50569 Method 85069-3
50577 Alpha-N-Acetylglucosaminidase, S 1837-4
50570 Interpretation 59462-2
50571 Amendment 48767-8
50572 Reviewed By 18771-6
50573 Release Date 82772-5

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