Amylase, Timed Urine
| Abbrev Code: | UAMYT | ||
| Order Code: | LAB360 | Order Name: | Amylase Timed Urine |
| Synonyms: | UAMYT | ||
| Methodology: | Enzymatic Colorimetric | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82150 x1, 82150 x1, 81050 x1, 81050 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Amylase urine U/L; amylase urine U/Spec; duration in hours; volume in mL. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine, timed collection (8 hours or specified time) |
| Optimal Volume: | Submit entire collection; analysis requires 1 mL |
| Container: | 3 L plastic jug |
| Collection Instructions: | Urine is routinely collected over 8 hour intervals. Specify if another collection interval is used. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimen contains glacial acetic acid, HCl, hexamethylene tetramide or mercuric oxide. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Mix collection well before aliquot is taken. Centrifuge specimens containing cells or precipitate. Aliquot 5 mL, 1 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator.
Order UCRT. Enter collection volume and duration. Unacceptable preservatives: glacial acetic acid, HCl, or tablets containing hexamethylene tetramine and mercuric oxide. Urine containing bladder fluid is acceptable. Enter coded comment IRRFL (urine contains bladder irrigation fluid). |
| Shipping Instructions: | 10 days refrigerated. |
| Stability: | 10 days refrigerated. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Roche-UMMC East) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Urine Chemistry Reference Ranges |
| Use: | Assessment of transplanted pancreatic function. |
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