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Amylase, Pleural

Test Code
AMYLASE,PLEURAL


Alias/See Also
Chemistry


Preferred Specimen
Pleural fluid


Minimum Volume
2 mL


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: April 3, 2019


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