ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0020013: Amylase, Serum or Plasma |
| Test Mnemonic: AMY | |
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Methodology: Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | |
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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 |
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| Reference Interval: |
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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 |