Test Code AMY Amylase, Serum
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Amylase
Sunquest Order Code: AMY
Epic Px Code: LAB2044
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Mint
Acceptable: Gold
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Reference Range
24 – 100 U/L
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
2 days
Specimen Stability
30 Days Refrigerated
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Chemistry
CPT Code
82150
LOINC Code
1798-8
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
Specimens collected in a serum gel tube or lithium heparin gel tube must be centrifuged within 3 hours of collection. Serum gel should clot for 30 minutes prior to being centrifuged.