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HelpOrder Code LAB16 Amylase, Serum
Additional Codes
|
Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
|
RV AMYLASE |
LAB16 |
AMYL |
Useful For
Amylase measurements are used primarily for the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatitis
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: SST serum
Acceptable: Plain, red-top tube
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Pediatric (minimum) volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
| Plasma or Serum | Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated (preferred) | 1 month | |
| Frozen | Not recommended |
Reference Values
30 - 110 U/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Two-point rate
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82150