Amylase

Test Code

AMY

CPT Codes
82150

Preferred Specimen

Serum (gold top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Lithium Heparin Plasma (green top) tube

Instructions

This test is for Amylase measurement on Plasma or Serum. For Amylase measurement on Body Fluids, order MISAMY. For Amylase measurement on Urine, order URAM.

Transport Container

Serum (gold top) tube or Lithium Heparin Plasma (green top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature or Refrigeration; Do not freeze plasma.

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature - 7 days; Refrigerated - 1 month; Freezing not recommended.

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

Quantity Not Sufficient, EDTA (purple top tube) contamination, IV contamination

Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule

Daily upon receipt

Report Available

Upon completion of analysis

Reference Range

30 - 110 U/L

Clinical Significance

Amylase is an amylolytic digestive enzyme produced by the exocrine pancreas and salivary glands. Amylase is increased in acute pancreatitis, pancreatic abscess or pseudocyst, pancreatic trauma, amyloidosis, pancreatic neoplasm, commonbile- duct obstruction, and after thoracic surgery. Increased amylase activity may be found in mumps parotitis and renal insufficiency.

This test is for Amylase measurement on Plasma or Serum. For Amylase measurement on Body Fluids, order MISAMY. For Amylase measurement on Urine, order URAM.

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.