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AMYLASE, BODY FLUID

Message
Amylase testing on PANCREATED CYST FLUID is NOT performed at WVUH Laboratories. Please see Amylase, Pancreatic
Cyst for testing requirements


Test Code
LAB178


CPT Codes
82150

Preferred Specimen
Fluid in a sterile vial
Reguired for Testing: 1mL fluid


Instructions
Amylase testing on pancreatic cyst fluid is not performed at WVUH Laboratories. Please see Amylase, Pancreatic Cyst for testing
requirements.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 2 days   
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen:  3 weeks


Methodology
Enzymatic Rate

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Reference Range
Reference intervals not established for body fluid amylase.


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Barnesville Hospital
Wheeling Hospital




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.