AMYLASE, PLEURAL FLUID

Test Code

AMYPL

CPT Codes
82150

Preferred Specimen

1 Green tube (Sodium 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 performed

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

Clinical Significance

Evaluates and / or moitors pancreatitis.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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