Amylase
| Abbrev Code: | AMYL | ||
| Order Code: | LAB48 | Order Name: | Amylase |
| Methodology: | All Other Sites: Bichromatic rate
Roche: Enzymatic colorimetric assay Woodwinds: CNPG3 substrate |
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| CPT Codes: | 82150 x1, 82150 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2.5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Collection Instructions: | Chemistry Tests Containers Chart |
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: | Roche: 7 days at room temperature; 1 month refrigerated.
Vista: 7 days at room temperature; 6 months refrigerated; freeze for longer storage. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (CSC Maple Grove, Roche-CSC Mpls, Roche-Grand Itasca, Roche-Lakes, Roche-Northland, Roche-Range, Roche-Ridges, Roche-Southdale, Roche-St. John's, Roche-UMMC East, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | All Other Sites: 0-11 months: 0-30 U/L; 1 y & older: 30-110 U/L
Roche: 28-100 U/L Woodwinds: 5-120 U/L Plasma values are approximately 14 U/L greater than serum values. |
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