Urine Amylase, Random

Test Code
LAB358


CPT Codes
82150

Instructions
10 mL Fresh random urine in a Sterile Plastic screw-cap container


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Insufficient quantity


Methodology
Two point rate:The difference in the slide’s reflection density between the two readings is proportional to sample amylase activity.

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Within 24 hours


Reference Range
No Normal Range Established U/L


Clinical Significance
Amylase measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatitis.




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