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Amylase, Body Fluid

Test Code
LAB178


Instructions
Body fluid (ie, ascitic fluid, pleural fluid, etc) Plastic screw-cap tube. Minimum Volume 1 mL.


Specimen Stability
Refrigerate, stable 1 month; stable 1 week at room temperature; stable 1 month if frozen.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to follow stability requirements


Methodology
Two-point rate

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Within 24 hours


Clinical Significance
A body fluid amylase level is used for the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatitis.




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