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Test Code LAB48 Amylase, Plasma

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Enzymatic

Literature Reference:

Package insert: Amylase AMYL2 reagent. Roche Corporation, 12/2019.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory

Routine: 2 to 4 hours after receipt in laboratory

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82150

Reference Values

2 months-18 years: <130 Units/L

> 18 years: 30-99 Units/L

Critical Result (automatic call back): ≥ 2,000 Units/L

 

Literature References:

1. Rifai N, Horvath AR, Wittwer AT eds: Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics 6th ed: Chapter 29, p. 404, Elsevier, St. Louis, MO 2018.

2. Ladenson JH, McDonald JM. Acute Pancreatitis, Hyperlipemia, and Normal Amylase. Wash U Case Conference. Clin Chem 24:815 1978.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternate Tube:

1 dark-green top (lithium heparin) tube
1 plain red top tube

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test performed in BJH Core Lab.  Processed by automated line for delivery to the Cobas 8000. Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days. 

Test performed in South County Siteman and Ambulatory Cancer Building Lab.  Centrifuge sample and deliver to the Cobas.  Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days. 

Special Instructions

See Analyte Stability Chart under General Information for a complete list.

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
Amylase 1798-8