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Test Code AMYL Amylase

Methodology

Enzymatic Colorimetric

Performing Laboratory

St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Green-top (lithium heparin) tube

Acceptable: Gold-top serum  gel tube or plain, red-top tube
Minimum Specimen Volume: 3.1 µL of plasma or serum

Stability: Amylase in serum and heparinzed plasma is stable for up to 7 days

               at room temperature and 1 month at 2-8°C.

Reference Values

28-100 U/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82150

Useful For

Amylase measurements are used primarily in the diagnosis and

treatment of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). 

Report Available

STAT within 1 hour of receipt. Routine within 2 hours of receipt.