| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # |
Amylase, Body Fluid
MessagePerformed in the Chemistry laboratory x5820.
09.2018
09.2018
Test Code
BFAMY
CPT Codes
82150
Preferred Specimen
Body fluid
Minimum Volume
1mL
Transport Container
Sterile, screw cap tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature:8 hours
Refrigerated:48 hours
Refrigerated:48 hours
Methodology
Enzymatic rate
Setup Schedule
Assay is run 24 hours/day, 7 days per week.
Reference Range
None established
Clinical Significance
This assay is used in the evaluation of patients suspected of having acute pancreatitis.
If ascites are present, it is occasionally used to demonstrate pancreatic inflammation. If this is true, the level will be at least ten times that of serum.
If ascites are present, it is occasionally used to demonstrate pancreatic inflammation. If this is true, the level will be at least ten times that of serum.
