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HelpEpic Test Code LAB178 Amylase: Body Fluid
Performing Location(s)
BMC
Specimen Type
Body Fluid
Preferred Container
Red top tube
Alternate Container
Green top tube
Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing
0.5 mL Body fluid
- Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.
Storage Requirements
Specimens not delivered to laboratory within 1 hour should be refrigerated.
See Causes of Rejection for temperature requirements.
Transportation Needs
Deliver specimen to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection. If not possible see “Storage Requirements”
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Specimen too viscous to analyze
Tubes without heparin may clot and lead to processing issues or rejection
EDTA, citrate, or oxalate
> 2 hours at Room Temperature
> 4 days Refrigerated
Limitations
In collection of ascitic fluid, the localization of the catheter is likely to affect the chemistry result.
EDTA, Oxalate and citrate depress results
Lipemic samples may contain inhibitors which falsely depress results
Benign ovarian cysts fluids may have significant amylase activity
Reference Values
| Population | Units | Reference Range |
| All Populations | U/L | Not Established |
Includes
Fluid type and total volume indicated on report if provided
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
Yes
Methodology
Beckman AU/Dx Series
CPT Code
82150
Last Updated
29-July-19