Amylase
| Sunquest Code: | AMYL | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB48 | Epic Name: | Amylase |
| Methodology: | Bichromatic rate
St Johns/St Joseph/Woodwinds: CNPG3 substrate |
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| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2.5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Green (lithium heparin, gel), St Johns/St Joseph/Woodwinds-Green (lithium heparin, no gel) [Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin) on ICE, Red (no gel), Red or gold (gel), St Johns/St Joseph/Woodwinds - Red (no gel)] |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1.25 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 7 days at room temperature; 6 months refrigerated; indefinitely frozen |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (University of Minnesota Health Maple Grove Clinics, Range, UMMC-East Bank, Oxboro Bloom, Lakes, Ridges, Northland, Southdale, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, M Health Clinic and Surgery Center, Grand Itasca, St. Joseph's, St. John's, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: |
Grand Itasca: All ages: 29-103 U/L St John/St Joseph/Woodwinds: 5-120 U/L Plasma values are approximately 14 U/L greater than serum values. |
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