Amylase/Creatinine ratio panel, urine

Test Code
AMYLASE/CREATININE RATIO PANEL, URINE


Alias/See Also
Chemistry


Includes
Urine amylase
Urine creatinine
Amylase/Creatinine ratio


Preferred Specimen
Random urine


Minimum Volume
5 mL


Instructions
The Provider should also order a SERUM AMYLASE and SERUM CREATININE to be collected simultaneously with the urine. All four test results are needed to calculate the Urine Amylase/Creatinine Clearance Ratio.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 2 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 6 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): >3 weeks, up to 6 months


Methodology
Enzymatic-DS

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT 1 day


Reference Range
Test Reference range Units
Amylase 0 - 14 Units/L
Creatinine Not established mg/dL
Amylase/Creatine ratio 2 - 5 %


Clinical Significance
Urinary amylase is useful in the consideration of macroamylasemia and pseudocyst of the pancreas. With macroamylasemia, only the serum concentration is elevated. With pseudocysts, the urinary concentration remains elevated for weeks after an episode of acute pancreatitis.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in these BACL Chemistry Labs
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek, West Roxbury 857-203-5973
Alternate contact  Joseph A. Manzone, JP 857-364-5092


Last Updated: May 17, 2022


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.