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Test Code LAB48 Amylase

Useful For

  • Diagnosis acute pancreatitis
  • Monitoring acute attacks during chronic pancreatitis

Methodology

Enzymatic/Colorimetric

Performing Laboratory

Bozeman Health Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), red top, or gold top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Rejection: Hemolyzed samples may be rejected.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma or Serum Ambient 7 days
  Refrigerated 1 month

Reference Values

28‑100 U/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82150