ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Amylase, Isoenzymes : 0020804

Mnemonic: AMYISO

Methodology: Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL plasma separator tube or serum separator tube.

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  serum or plasma at 2-8°C.

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

Unacceptable Conditions:  Hemolyzed specimens.

Stability:  After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval:
 
Component Reference Interval
Pancreatic amylase 18 months-6 years: 0-68 U/L
7-17 years: 9-39 U/L
18 years and older: 12-52 U/L
Salivary amylase 18 months and  older:  9-86 U/L
Total amylase 3 days-2 months: 0-30 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

Note: Salivary amylase is calculated as the difference between the total and pancreatic amylase.
CPT Code(s): 82150 Amylase, total; 82150 Amylase, pancreatic
 
 

 

 

 
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