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Amylase, Serum
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Test Code
AMYL
Alias/See Also
70273;
AMY;
Diastase (serum);
AMY;
Diastase (serum);
CPT Codes
82150
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL plasma from Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top) tube
Spin immediately after collection. Send the entire tube-make sure the separator gel has completely separated the plasma from the cells.
Spin immediately after collection. Send the entire tube-make sure the separator gel has completely separated the plasma from the cells.
Instructions
Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma separator tubes) are preferred. If non-barrier tubes are utilized, the serum/plasma must be removed immediately after centrifuging and placed in a screw-cap transfer tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Transport Container
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 5 days centrifuged and unopened
Refrigerated = 5 days centrifuged and unopened
Frozen = n/a
Refrigerated = 5 days centrifuged and unopened
Frozen = n/a
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Methodology
Spectrophotometric
Setup Schedule
7 am Monday til 10 pm Saturday
AU
AU
Report Available
1 day excluding weekends
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: November 19, 2021
