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Amylase, Pleural Fluid : 17415
Test CodeAMPLAU or 17415
CPT Codes
82150
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen:
2 mL pleural fluid
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
2 mL pleural fluid
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 28 days; Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Spectrophotometry
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Reference Range
See Laboratory report
Clinical Significance
Increased concentrations may reflect acute inflammation of the pancreas. Mumps, perforated peptic ulcers and other medical conditions also may increase the amylase concentration.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion