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Amylase, Pancreatic Cyst
Test Code92574
Preferred Specimen
1 mL pancreatic cyst fluid collected in a plastic screw-cap vial
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
A minimum of 0.5 mL is required for testing; specimens <0.5 mL may be rejected
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • <0.5 mL fluid received
Methodology
Substrate Kinetic
FDA Status
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Setup Schedule
Sets up 5 days a week.
Report Available
Reports in 2 to 5 days.
Clinical Significance
Aids in distinguishing between pseudocysts and other types of pancreatic cysts, when used in conjunction with imaging studies, cytology, and other pancreatic cyst fluid tumor markers.
