AMYLASE, PERITONEAL FLD

Test Code

LAB7876

CPT Codes
82150

Preferred Specimen

Green Tube (Sodium Heparin)

Note: Heparin choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium Heparin

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

1 mL fluid

Other Acceptable Specimens

Red Tube

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
Enyzmatic Rate

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

As received; STAT testing is available

Clinical Significance

Evaluates and/or monitors pancreatitis.

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

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.