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Epic Test Code LAB48 Amylase

Performing Location(s)

BMC

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Preferred Container

Gold or Red top

Alternate Container

Green top

Blood Tube Draw Volume

Min 50% draw volume  

Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing

0.5 mL Serum/Plasma

  • Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.  

Transportation Needs

Deliver specimen to laboratory within 1 hour of collection if unspun. If not possible see "storage Requirements". 

Storage Requirements

Sample tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hour of collection 

Gold tops  DO NOT ALIQUOT

Aliquot Red tops after centrifuging 

See Causes of Rejection for temperature requirements.

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes
 > 7 days refrigerated 
>7 days room temperature(Plasma tubes are routinely stored at the lab for only 3 days therefore, an add-on may not be possible after 3 days.)
> 3 days Frozen
Hemolysis > 250 mg/dL HgB
Lipemia > 1000 mg/dL Trig
Bilirubin > 20 mg/dL Bili
EDTA, Citrate, Oxalate

Reference Values

Population 

Reference Range

Units
0-30 days  5-10 U/L
>30 days 

29-103

U/L

Days of Analysis

All

Available STAT

Yes

Methodology

Beckman AU/Dx Series

CPT Code

82150

Last Updated

27-NOV-24 MS