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HelpTest Code LAB178 Amylase - Body Fluid
Department
CHEMISTRY
Collection Requirements
Specimen Source Required.
Primary Collection Container
Sterile Container
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, and separate from cells within 45 min.
Stability
Room temp: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days, if separated from cells.
Minimum Testing Volume
1.0 mL
Reference Range
No reference ranges have been established.
Methodology
Roche c503 Enzymatic colorimetric assay
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
82150
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross hemolysis.
Additional Information
Testing for this specimen type has not been validated or FDA approved for this analyte.