LYSOZYME (MURAMIDASE) PLASMA

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: LYSOS
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026610
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-5 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 2.0 (1.0) mL
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Plasma (EDTA)
Collection Info:
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
2. Freeze immediately after transferring.

Methods

Turbidimetric

Clinical Utilities

As a screening test for ocular sarcoidosis
Confirming marked increases in the granulocyte or monocyte pools as in granulocytic or monocytic leukemias, myeloproliferative disorders, and malignant histiocytosis
Following the course of therapy in cases of chronic granulocytic or chronic monocytic leukemias

CPT Codes

85549

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
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