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Test Code LAB48 Amylase

Important Note

Previous studies have shown that serum lipase has clinical sensitivity equivalent to that of amylase and superior clinical specificity for the diagnosis of pancreatitis.

 

Serum Amylase testing is approved and available for Outpatients, Sharing Hope (formerly Lifepoint), Research specimens or when accompanied with a fluid Amylase. All other requests for serum Amylase must be approved by a Pathologist. Call Lab Client Services at 843-792-0707 for additional information.

Collection:

Specimen: Blood 

Preferred: Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep

Acceptable: SST or Red Top

Specimen Volume: 5 mL; Minimum 1.0 mL

 

Pediatric Collection:

One Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep, SST, or Red Top microtainer filled to 600 uL.

Stability:

Once serum/plasma is separated from cells:

 

Ambient: 8 Hours

Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week

Frozen: 2 Weeks

Turn Around Time (TAT):

STAT: 1 HOUR

Routine: 4 HOURS

Test Availability:

24 hours a day / 7 days a week

Reference Interval:

Age Reference Range
< 15 days 3 - 10 U/L
15 days - < 13 weeks 2 - 22 U/L
13 weeks - < 1 year 3 - 50 U/L
1 year - < 19 years 25 - 101 U/L
> 19 years 25 - 125 U/L

Additional Test Codes

AMY

Performing Laboratory Section

Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY