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Amylase, Peritoneal Fluid
Test Code17414
CPT Codes
82150
Preferred Specimen
2 mL peritoneal fluid collected in a sterile, plastic leak-proof tube or vial
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Increased concentrations may reflect acute inflammation of the pancreas. Mumps, perforated peptic ulcers, and other medical conditions also may increase the amylase concentration.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20153 |
