Amylase

Message
Urine amylase is less stable and should be adjustable to an alkaline pH before storage at 2-8 degree C for up to 2 days or at -70 degree for 2weeks.


Test Code
AMY


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum or Plasma (lithium heparin)


Instructions
"Do not use tubes containing EDTA, citrate and oxalate. Separate cells ASAP to a max of 2 hours from collection time.
Testing Frequency: Performed as ordered"


Transport Container
PST, Plasma Separator


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 7 days Room Temp; 30 days 2-8 C


Methodology
Enzymatic

Reference Range
"M Up to 30 Days 0 - 17 U/L
M Up to 182 Days 0 - 42 U/L
M Up to 365 Days 0 - 80 U/L
M Up to 18 Years 0 - 105 U/L
M Up to 999 Years 25 - 115 U/L
F Up to 30 Days 0 - 17 U/L
F Up to 182 Days 0 - 42 U/L
F Up to 365 Days 0 - 80 U/L
F Up to 18 Years 0 - 105 U/L
F Up to 999 Years 25 - 115 U/L"




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.