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85549 Muramidase

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Lysozyme assay, muramidase test

Muramidase (lysozyme) measurement in serum or other body fluids, an enzyme that breaks down bacterial cell walls and may indicate immune system activity or certain medical conditions.

Clinical Context

Elevated levels may indicate tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, inflammatory diseases, or myeloid leukemias. Used as a diagnostic marker for certain infections and malignancies.

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Specialties

HematologyImmunologyInfectious Disease

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