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Macroamylase [5499X]
Test Code54998
CPT Codes
82150
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
Methodology
Polyethylene Glycol Precipitation • Spectrophotometry (SP)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Thurs; Report available: 3-7 days
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
Macroamylase is a laboratory, not a clinical entity. Amylase can complex with immunoglobulins or other high molecular weight proteins. Serum amylase appears falsely elevated. No clinical symptoms are associated with macroamylasemia.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
