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Lysozyme (Muramidase)
MessageSpecimen Requirement: Serum Centrifuge serum specimens within 1 hour of collection. Transfer serum to screw-cap transport vial. Delayed separation of the serum can result in spuriously high levels of lysozyme, presumably because of the break down of leukocytes. Transport Temp: Refrigerated Specimen Stability: 15 days
Test Code
LAB1133 LYSOZ
Alias/See Also
LYSOZ
CPT Codes
85549
Includes
Quest Order Code: 619
Instructions
Preferred Volume: 1 mL serumMinimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Room temperature: 24 hours Refrigerated : 15 days Frozen: 18 days Causes for Rejection: Room temperature samples older than 24 hours; Plasma collected in citrate or heparin; Moderate to gross hemolysis; Grossly lipemic Performing Lab: Quest Chantilly Setup Schedule: Mon-Sat a.m.
Report Available
4-Days
Clinical Significance
1230171366
Last Updated: May 18, 2026