ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0020013: Amylase, Serum or Plasma

Test Mnemonic: AMY
Methodology: Enzymatic

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 4 mL PST or SST.

Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C.  (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.2 mL plasma or serum at 2-8°C.

Remarks: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens containing calcium chelating anticoagulants such as oxalates, citrates, and EDTA.

Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 month

Reference Interval:
3-90 days: 0- 30 U/L
3-6 months: 7-40 U/L
7-8 months: 7-57 U/L
9-11 months: 11-70 U/L
12-17 months: 11-79 U/L
18-35 months: 19-92 U/L
3-4 years: 26-106 U/L
5-12 years: 30-119 U/L
13 years and older: 30-110 U/L

CPT Code(s):
82150

 

 

 
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