Urine Lysozyme Assay (ULYSO)

Lysozyme is a small molecular weight alkaline proteolytic enzyme that has the effect of solubilizing certain bacteria. In patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, while the disease is relieved and the blood picture is improved, the lysozyme in urine tends to rise. The determination of lysozyme in urine is a good indicator for the treatment of leukemia. Basic Information Specialist classification: urinary examination classification: urine / kidney function test Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: normal. Normal value: Urinary lysozyme: 0-2mg/L Above normal: Found in acute monocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic nephritis. negative: Positive: Tips: Try to use fresh morning urine when doing this check. The urine that is randomly selected is preferably mid-stage urine. Women in the menstrual period are not suitable for this examination. Normal value 0 to 2 mg/L (0 to 2 μg/ml). Clinical significance Elevated in acute monocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic nephritis. High results may be diseases: chronic nephritis precautions Note during inspection: Fresh morning urine should be used as much as possible during this examination. The urine that is randomly selected is preferably mid-stage urine. Not suitable for the crowd: menstrual women. Inspection process Inspection process: As with routine urine tests, use a clean, dry container with a disposable urine cup and urine test tube provided by the hospital. Take about 10 ml of urine and send it to the designated inspection window of the hospital. The method of examination is to inspect the urine with a microscope. Not suitable for the crowd Menstrual women. Adverse reactions and risks no.

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