Laboratory Services
Amylase
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Amylase
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| Synonym(s) |
AMY
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| Test ID |
AMYL
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| General Information |
Work-up for abdominal pain, epigastric tenderness, nausea, and vomiting. Such findings characterize acute pancreatitis as well as acute surgical emergencies such as gastrointestinal perforation (eg, peptic ulcer with perforation) or bowel infarct.
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li-heparin plasma, K2EDTA
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
SST - Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If a red-top tube or green-top tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
Preferred volume 1mL
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Additional Processing Details |
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If a red-top tube or green-top tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
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| Stability |
7 days at 15-25˚C
1 month at 2-8˚C |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Oxalate, citrate specimens, lipemia
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| Methodology |
Enzymatic colorometric
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
82150
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| Reference Range |
28-100 U/L
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
1798-8
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