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Test Code AMYL Amylase, plasma or serum

Methodology

Enzymatic Colorimetric

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)

Acceptable: Serum Gel

Draw blood  from a fasting patient. Spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric:  0.2 mL) of plasma or serum refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time
Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum RT, spun

7 days
  Refrig., Spun 1 month

 

Reference Values

Age  U/L
Birth - 30 days 0-6
1 - 5 months

1-17
6 - 11 months 6-44
1 - 3 years 8-79
4 - 9 years 16-91
10 -18 years 19-76
> 18 years 28-100

 

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

OK

Gross:

OK

Lipemia

Mild:

OK

Gross:

OK

Icterus

Mild:

OK

Gross:

OK

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

82150

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory

LOINC Coding

Test Name LOINC Code
Amylase, Serum or plasma 1798-8