Amylase, Pancreatic Cyst

Test Code

92574

Preferred Specimen

1 mL pancreatic cyst fluid collected in a plastic screw-cap vial

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

A minimum of 0.5 mL is required for testing; specimens <0.5 mL may be rejected

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis • <0.5 mL fluid received

Methodology
Substrate Kinetic

FDA Status
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Setup Schedule

Sets up 5 days a week.

Report Available

Reports in 2 to 5 days.

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Aids in distinguishing between pseudocysts and other types of pancreatic cysts, when used in conjunction with imaging studies, cytology, and other pancreatic cyst fluid tumor markers.

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.