Test Code LYSOM Lysozyme (Muramidase), Plasma
Additional Codes
| Mayo | MURA |
| Epic ID | LAB2967 |
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen 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 |
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 daysReference 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