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AMYLASE, PLEURAL FLUID
Test CodeLAB7880
CPT Codes
82150
Preferred Specimen
Green Tube
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 48 hours
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
Evaluates and/or monitors pancreatitis
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
