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LYSOZYME (MURAMIDASE)

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2708    Geisinger Epic ID:  7196

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

2 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 0.5 mL.


Special notes: 

See Specimen Processing Instructions.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge serum specimens within 1 hour of collection and transfer to sterile, plastic, screw-capped vial(s).


Transport temperature: 

Frozen (preferred) or refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Room Temperature: 8 hours. Refrigerated: 1 week. Frozen: 1 month.


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  85549
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Muramidase (Lysozyme), Serum


Methodology: 
Enzymatic
Synonyms: 

Lysozyme, MUR, Quest test code 619


Review Date:  11/21/2024

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