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Amylase

Additional Codes

LAB48

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Enzymatic colorimetric

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Alternative Specimen Type: Serum

Alternative Container/Tube: Gold, Serum gel

Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory

Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

0-18 years:          0-130 U/L

18-150 years:        30-99 U/L

Test Classification and CPT Coding

 

Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.

 

CPT Code:

82150

Stability

5 days Refrigerated