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Catalog ID Amylase Amylase

CPOE Test Name

Amylase

Synonyms

Diastase

Specimen Type

Plasma

Acceptable specimen type:  JP drain, pleural fluid

NOTE:  The reference interval(s) and other method performance specifications have not been established for these body fluids.  The test result must be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.

Specimen Requirements

Plasma:  Light green top (lithium heparin) tube; 3 mL blood

Body Fluid:  plastic container

Storage and Transport

Room temperature

Reference Values

30 – 118 U/L

Causes for Rejection

Wrong container; insufficient quantity; improper labeling

Turn Around Time

Routine: 2-4 hrs;

Urgent/Emergent: 1 hr

CPT / HCPCS Code

82150

Performing Lab

Core Laboratory, AD3301, 721-2120