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Test Code LAB178 Amylase, Body Fluid

Useful For

Evaluation of patients suspected of having acute pancreatitis

Methodology

Enzymatic/Colorimetric

Performing Laboratory

Bozeman Health Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Body fluid

Container/Tube: Green top (heparin), red top, or other suitable container

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen source.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body Fluid Ambient 4 hours
  Refrigerated 24 hours

Reference Values

No established reference values

 

Note: Method performance specifications have not been validated.  Comparison of this result with the concentration in the blood, serum, or plasma is recommended.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82150