Amylase, Body Fluid

Test Code

FAMY

Alias/See Also

Epic: LAB178

Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type: Body fluid
Preferred Source: Synovial, Pleural, Ascites, Pericardial, Peritoneal, Amniotic
Collection Container: Green top (Lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Specimen Type: Body fluid
Collection Container: Sterile container

Instructions

Specimen source indicated on specimen is required

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

CNPG3 Substrate

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

1 day

Limitations

Gross hemolysis decreases results by up to 12%. Gross icterus increases results up to 14%. Lipids have <10% interference.

Reference Range

See laboratory report

Clinical Significance

Amylase is produced in the pancreas and parotid glands. Measurement of amylase activity is of value in diagnosing pancreatitis and other pancreatic disorders which result in elevated serum and urine amylase.

Performing Laboratory
Inova Laboratories
2832 Juniper Street
Fairfax, VA 22031

Last Updated: March 7, 2023
Last Review: N. Wolford, March 7, 2023

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