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Enzyme markers

Enzyme markers are tests for specific enzyme activity in the body. Diseases or variants passed down through families (inherited) can affect how enzymes work. Some enzymes are affected by several genes.

Test results are usually reported as a percentage of normal enzyme activity.

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References

Pincus MR, Carty RP. Clinical enzymology. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2022:chap 21.

 

Review Date: 2/3/2025

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