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Also known as: lysosomal enzyme panel, lysosomal enzyme screen, lysosomal enzyme testing, LSD enzyme testing.
LSD enzyme testing (also called a lysosomal enzyme screen) is a biochemical test to look for the presence of a number of lysosomal enzymes in the blood. It is a helpful test in the diagnosis of a variety of different lysosomal storage disorders.
A routine blood draw is required in order to begin the LSD enzyme testing. The blood sample is then taken to a laboratory for testing and analysis.
No special preparation is needed for the test.
Infection, bleeding and damage to surrounding organs and tissues are potential risks of any blood draw.
Reviewed by: Sajel L Kana, MD
This page was last updated on: March 26, 2019 12:26 PM
Metabolic storage diseases are a fairly large group of rare genetic inherited disorders in which specific enzymes of a child's cell are insufficient. Enzymes help break down certain materials within the cell for proper cell function.