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Test Code LYSOM Lysozyme (Muramidase), Plasma

Additional Codes

Mayo MURA
Epic ID LAB2967

 

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 2 mL Plasma

Collection Instructions:

1. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial.

2. Freeze immediately.


Specimen Minimum Volume

Plasma: 1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma EDTA Frozen 21 days
UPH Waterloo Region Lab Test Catalog Note:

Transport frozen.

Reject Due To

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

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Method Name

Turbidimetric

Useful For

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

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

2 to 5 days

Reference Values

≥12 months: 2.6-6.0 mcg/mL

 

Reference values have not been established for patients younger than 12 months.

CPT Code Information

85549