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22684 Lysozyme, Plasma (MUR)

Lysozyme, Plasma (MUR)
Test Code: LYSO
Synonyms/Keywords
​Ref Lab Code: 8507, Muramidase
Useful For
​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
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​Plasma EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT)​ ​ 2 mL​ 1 mL​ ​
Collection Processing Instructions
​Submit sample in a plastic vial.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
​Plasma Frozen​ ​30 days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
​Gross lipemia
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Mayo Medical Laboratories​
Monday through Friday​
2 days​
Turbidimetric​
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Reference Range Information
2.7-9.4 mcg/mL
Interpretation
​Levels >200 mcg/mL may be seen in acute nonlymphocytic leukemia (M2, M4, M5) or chronic granulocytic leukemias.
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​85549 ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
​Ref Lab Code: 8507, Muramidase
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Centricity ​Lysozyme
​Cerner ​Lysozyme, Plasma (8507)
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​Plasma EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT)​ ​ 2 mL​ 1 mL​ ​
Collection Processing
​Submit sample in a plastic vial.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
​Plasma Frozen​ ​30 days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
​Gross lipemia
Useful For
​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
Reference Range Information
2.7-9.4 mcg/mL
Interpretation
​Levels >200 mcg/mL may be seen in acute nonlymphocytic leukemia (M2, M4, M5) or chronic granulocytic leukemias.
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Mayo Medical Laboratories​
Monday through Friday​
2 days​
Turbidimetric​
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
For billing questions, see Contacts
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​85549 ​ ​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.