Lysozyme, Blood (Referred Out) - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Overview
Alias
- Muramidase
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Plasma
Specimen collection container
- Preferred collection container: Lavender (EDTA) 4.0mL
Required volume
- Optimal volume: Full 4.0 Collection Tube
- Minimum volume: 1 mL plasma
(Submitting the minimum volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory/reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum volume may require a second collection.)
Rejection criteria
- Specimens received where the collection protocols were not followed
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Testing Information
Clinical interpretation
- 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
- Increased levels may be seen in nonmalignant disorders including infections, Crohn’s disease, kidney transplant rejection, and other renal disorders
Performance
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
- 5 day turnaround time by testing laboratory
Last Updated: October 3, 2024