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Lysozyme, Serum

Test Code
LAB1133


CPT Codes
85549

Preferred Specimen
Red no-additive no-gel


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Centrifuge serum specimens within 1 hour of collection. Transfer serum to sterile, plastic, screw-cap vial. Delayed separation of the serum can result in spuriously high levels of lysozyme, presumably because of the breakdown of leukocytes.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 15 days
Frozen: 18 days


Methodology
Enzymatic



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.