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Amylase, Pancreatic Cyst Fluid
Test Code92574
CPT Codes
82150
Preferred Specimen
1 mL pancreatic cyst fluid submitted in a sterile vial
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
A minimum of 0.5 mL is required for testing; specimens <0.5 mL may be rejected.
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
Methodology
Substrate Kinetic
FDA Status
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Aids in distinguishing between pseudocysts and other types of pancreatic cysts, when used in conjunction with imaging studies, cytology, and other pancreatic cyst fluid tumor markers.