Hyperlysinemia

What it means

The concentration of lysine in the blood circulation is above the upper limit of normal.

Normal blood lysine levels are around 180-200 micromole per liter.

Rare diseases that can present with this5

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Elevated lysine concentration · Elevated lysine level · Elevated lysine level in blood · Increased lysine concentration · Increased lysine level · Increased lysine level in blood