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Amylase, Body Fluid, Plasma, Serum, or Urine
Test Code207
CPT Codes
82150
Preferred Specimen
Body Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL of body fluid
Collection Instructions: Note: 1. Indicate specimen source. 2. Label specimen appropriately (body fluid).
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Urine, 2-Hour Collection
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container(s)
Specimen Volume: Entire 2-hour urine collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative. Note: 1. Indicate 2-hour urine. 2. Label specimen appropriately (2-hour urine).
Urine, Random Collection
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container(s)
Specimen Volume: Entire random urine collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative. Note: 1. Indicate random urine. 2. Label specimen appropriately (random urine).
Container/Tube: Sterile vial(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL of body fluid
Collection Instructions: Note: 1. Indicate specimen source. 2. Label specimen appropriately (body fluid).
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Urine, 2-Hour Collection
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container(s)
Specimen Volume: Entire 2-hour urine collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative. Note: 1. Indicate 2-hour urine. 2. Label specimen appropriately (2-hour urine).
Urine, Random Collection
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container(s)
Specimen Volume: Entire random urine collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative. Note: 1. Indicate random urine. 2. Label specimen appropriately (random urine).
Instructions
amylase/creatinine clearance ratio:
The amylase/creatinine ratio can be calculated using a timed specimen (eg, 2-hour urine collection with a serum specimen drawn during collection) or a random urine collection (draw serum specimen at same time).
If needed, please submit both specimens
The amylase/creatinine ratio can be calculated using a timed specimen (eg, 2-hour urine collection with a serum specimen drawn during collection) or a random urine collection (draw serum specimen at same time).
If needed, please submit both specimens
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Enzymatic
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
AMYLASE
Body fluid: No established reference values
Plasma or serum: 25-115 U/L
Urine 2-20 U/hour
AMYLASE/CREATININE CLEARANCE RATIO 1.3-4.3% "
Body fluid: No established reference values
Plasma or serum: 25-115 U/L
Urine 2-20 U/hour
AMYLASE/CREATININE CLEARANCE RATIO 1.3-4.3% "
Performed By
CoxHealth
