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HelpTest Code LAB16 Amylase, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| AMYLASE | LAB16 | AMY |
Methodology
Enzymatic Rate (CNPG3 Substrate)
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. If plunger filters are used, immediate removal of plasma is indicated unless an air gap can be created between the device and specimen.
2. Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of draw.
Additional Information:
1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Alternate:
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. If plunger filters are used, immediate removal of plasma is indicated unless an air gap can be created between the device and specimen.
2. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of draw.
Additional Information:
1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 5 days/Ambient 8 hours OK/Frozen OK
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
| Minnesota | North Dakota | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Ada Hospital | Fargo Hospital | Ashland Clinic |
| Deer River Hospital | Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th Street Clinic | Hayward Clinic |
| Ely Clinic | Spooner Clinic | |
| Fosston Hospital | St. Mary's Hospital - Superior | |
| Hibbing Clinic | ||
| Holy Trinity Hospital (Graceville) | ||
| International Falls Clinic | ||
| Moose Lake Hospital | ||
| Northern Pines (Aurora) | ||
| Park Rapids Clinic | ||
| Sandstone Hospital | ||
| SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth) | ||
| St. Joseph's - Baxter Clinic | ||
| St. Joseph's - Brainerd Clinic | ||
| St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd) | ||
| St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital | ||
| Virginia Hospital |
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82150
Reference Values
0-14 days: 3-10 IU/L
15 days-13 weeks: 2-22 IU/L
13 weeks-1 year: 3-50 IU/L
1-18 years: 25-101 IU/L
Adult: 25-145 IU/L