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Amylase

Message
Alpha amylase is found primarily in the pancreas and salivary glands.  Elevated serum levels are associated with acute pancreatitis and other pancreatic disorders.


Test Code
AMY


Alias/See Also
LAB3000020


CPT Codes
82150

Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0 mL serum collected in a lithium heparin plasma separator tube (PST)


Specimen Stability
7 days at Room Temperature (15-25oC)
30 days when Refrigerated (2-8oC)


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


Methodology
2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl-alpha-D-maltotrioside (CNPG3)

Reference Range
 
Sex Age Reference Range
M/F 0 - 30 days 0 - 18 U/L
M/F 30 days - 6 months 6 - 43 U/L
M/F 6 - 12 months 6 - 81 U/L
M/F 1 - 150 years 29 - 103 U/L


Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health



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.