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Amylase, Plasma
MessageDay(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