Amylase, Pleural

Test Code

AMYLASE,PLEURAL

Alias/See Also

Chemistry

Preferred Specimen

• Plain Red Top tube

• Sterile container

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Instructions

FLUIDS FOR CHEMISTRY TESTING MUST BE DRAWN/COLLECTED OR TRANSFERRED INTO A PLAIN RED TOP TUBE OR STERILE CONTAINER.
DELIVER TO LAB IMMEDIATELY UPON COLLECTION.
DO NOT SUBMIT DRAINAGE BAGS OR SIMILAR.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 dyas
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 1 year

Methodology
Enzymatic-DS

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

TAT 1 day

Reference Range

Abnormal if amylase > or = 2 x the value of simultaneously drawn serum/plasma amylase

Clinical Significance

Increased concentrations may reflect acute inflammation of the pancreas. Mumps, perforated peptic ulcers, and other medical conditions also may increase the amylase concentration.

Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973

Last Updated: September 15, 2025

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