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Amylase, Body Fluid

Message
Performing Lab: Regions


Test Code
3330


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: BFAMY


CPT Codes
82150

Preferred Specimen
0.2 mL Body Fluid


Minimum Volume
0.1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Not Recommended


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Too viscous to sample


Methodology
Two-point Rate or Bichromatic Rate (Lakeivew)

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same day.


Limitations
The use of this assay to monitor or diagnose patients has not been approved for this specimen type by the FDA or manufacturer of this assay.


Reference Range
No reference range established


Clinical Significance
Suspected pancreatic disease.




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.