| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
S719
Lysozyme, Serum or Body Fluid
| Methodology: | Quantitative Radial Immunodiffusion |
| Performed: | Mon-Fri |
| Reported: | 2-6 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 1 ml serum, CSF, tears, or other body fluid - 0.5 ml fluid.
(Urine not accepted.)
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum OR CSF, tears OR other body fluid to a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions:Urine.
Remarks:Indicate source on the test request form.
Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 85549 |