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HelpTest Code 170 Amylase
Additional Codes
ALAB: AMYL
PowerChart: Amylase
MA Cerner: Amylase Level
Test Method
MercyOne: Enzymatic Rate; Beckman DxC700AU
MA: Enzymatic Colorimetric Method; Roche Cobas 6000
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL plasma or serum is required.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect blood in a lithium heparin, green-top or red-top tube. PST and SST (gel tubes) are acceptable. Serum or plasma should be separated from contact with the cells within 2 hours of collection. Specimens not centrifuged within 4 hours of collection may be rejected. Refrigerate the specimen if unable to assay within 8 hours of collection. Hemolyzed specimens are not acceptable. Samples with ≥3+ lipemia must be cleared prior to analysis.
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine orders: Typically completed within 4 hours; Mercy DV within 24 hours
Expedite orders: Typically completed within 1 hour after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT orders: Typically completed within 30 minutes after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Reference Values
28-100 IU/L
CPT Code Information
82150 Chemistry: Amylase
Useful For
Diagnosis and management of pancreatitis.
Evaluation of pancreatic function.
LOINC Code Information
1798-8 Amylase [Enzymatic Activity/Volume] In Serum Or Plasma