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Amylase, Random Urine with Creatinine

Test Code
URAMY


CPT Codes
82150, 82570

Preferred Specimen
10 mL random urine


Transport Container
Plastic urine container


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Methodology
Colorimetric ; Kinetic

Clinical Significance
Urinary amylase is useful in the consideration of macroamylasemia and pseudocyst of the pancreas. With macroamylasemia, only the serum concentration is elevated. With pseudocysts, the urinary concentration remains elevated for weeks after an episode of acute pancreatitis.




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