What's the fastest way using lsof to find a single open file?

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I'm trying to test a single file if it is open using lsof. Is there a faster way than this?

$result = exec('lsof | grep filename | wc -l');

if($result > 0) {
    //file is open
}

I'm thinking their must be a way to just test for one file if you know the filename. All I really need is a true or false.

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