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AMYLASE, BODY FLUID OTHER
MessageNote: If specimen is pleural or peritoneal, see Amylase (pleural or peritoneal)
Test Code
FAMY (OE), AMYBF (LAB)
CPT Codes
82150
Preferred Specimen
1 Green tube (Sodium Heparin)
Note: Heparin of choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium Heparin
Note: Heparin of choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium Heparin
Patient Preparation
None
Minimum Volume
1 mL fluid
Instructions
Refrigerate until testing is performed.
Transport Container
Green tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 2 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen too old for analysis or improperly stored
Methodology
Enzymatic Rate
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
As received; STAT testing is available
As received; STAT testing is available
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
Alverno Central Lab
