Miscellaneous Amylase

Test Code

MISAMY

CPT Codes
82150

Preferred Specimen

Body fluid specimen, including but not limited to: Cerebrospinal Fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, or synovial fluid. Note fluid type in order comments or on patient specimen label.

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

Collect body fluid in a body fluid collection bag or other sterile container and transport to lab. Refrigerate if transport will be delayed. Note fluid type in order comments or on patient specimen label.

This test is for amylase testing on body fluids. For amylase testing on serum or plasma, order AMY. For amylase testing on urine, order URAM.

Transport Container

Body fluid bag or sterile container

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature or Refrigeration

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature - 4 hours; Refrigeration - 24 hours

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

Gross viscosity or turbidity

Methodology
Colorimetry

Setup Schedule

Daily upon receipt

Report Available

Upon completion of analysis

Limitations

Gross viscosity or turbidity may interfere with testing.

Reference Range

No reference range listed.

Clinical Significance

Body fluid amylase levels are of value in detecting the development of complications, such as pseudocyst, ascites, and pleural effusion following acute pancreatitis.

Concentrations of amylase can accumulate in an exudate in response to esophageal rupture, pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer.

This test is for amylase testing on body fluids. For amylase testing on serum or plasma, order AMY.

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.