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Amylase, Plasma

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
AMY


CPT Codes
82150

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Instructions
Draw blood in an PST tube. Spin down and send 1.0 mL of plasma.


Transport Container
PST


Methodology
Two-Point Rate

Reference Range
30-110 U/L


Clinical Significance
Amylase is a digestive product produced by the salivary glands and by the exocrine pancreas. Increased amylase occurs with many pancreatic conditions.



Last Updated: September 3, 2010


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