Amylase Body Fluid (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100084

Alias/See Also

LAB178: Amylase, Body Fluid
LAB7183: Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
LAB178A: Amylase fluid | UR-AMY|AMYLASE FLUID|FAMYL

CPT Codes
82150x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE CONTAINER (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: BODY FLUID: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: BODY FLUID: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Instructions

Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer*

Transport Temperature

Lab Only: It is recommended that tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in a vertical position. It is required that the serum or plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection. Separated specimens are stable for 2 days at 20 to 25°C, 7 days at 2 to 8°C, or 3 months at -20°Cor colder. Stored specimens must be inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove particulates prior to testing.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

GRMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

HMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

LCMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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.