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Enzyme markers

Reviewed By David C. Dugdale III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department…more »

Definition

Enzyme markers are tests for specific enzyme activity in the body. Diseases or defects passed down through families can cause enzymes to stop working or to be less active.

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

Date Last Reviewed: 02/21/2009
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