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Test Code BFAMY Amylase, Body Fluid

Additional Codes

EPIC LAB6316

Purpose

Amylase measurements are used primarily in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatitis

Methodology

Enzymatic rate method (Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 660i)

Sample Type

Body Fluid

  • Pleural
  • Peritoneal
  • Pericardial

Centrifuge: Yes

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability

Temperature Time
Ambient (18-25°C) 8 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) 48 hours
Frozen (-15 to -20°C) 1 month

Reference Ranges

Not established

Rejection Criteria

  • Samples outside stability limits
  • Samples not properly labeled (2 patient identifiers required)

Availability

Performed STAT
24/7 Yes

 

Performing Laboratory

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory

Lab Department

Chemistry

CPT Code

82150

LOINC

1795-4 Amylase (Body fld) [Catalytic activity/Vol]