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AMYLASE, BODY FLUID OTHER
MessageIf specimen is pleural or peritoneal, see AMYPL or AMYPT as appropriate.
Test Code
AMYBF
CPT Codes
82150
Preferred Specimen
1 Green tube (Sodium Heparin)
Note: Heparin choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium heparin
Note: Heparin choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium heparin
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL fluid
Other Acceptable Specimens
or 1 Red tube
Instructions
Refrigerate until testing is performed
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
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: April 25, 2023