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Test Code AMYBF Amylase Level Body Fluid

Important Note

Specimen source required on requisition and specimen container.

EHR Test Codes

  Test Code Test Name
Atlas    
Cerner   Amylase Level Body Fluid

 

Specimen Requirements

Preparation of Patient: 

None

 

Container Type: 

Sterile Container

 

Specimen Type:

Body Fluid - Ascites, abdominal, peritoneal, paracentesis fluid

 

Specimen Volume: 

3 mL of body fluid minimum 1 mL

 

Specimen Handling/Transport:

Fluid should be removed from the cells within 1 hour of collection.

Transport refrigerated 2 - 8oC.

 

Specimen Stability/Storage:

5 days refrigerated 2-8°C

 

Specimen Rejection:

pH outside 7-8 range

 

Performing Laboratory

Munson Medical Center Laboratories

Chemistry Department

Priority, Frequency, & Turnaround

Priority:

STAT, ASAP, Non-Emergent

 

Frequency:

24 hours 7 days a week

 

Turnaround:

0 - 1 days

STAT 60 minute from receipt in lab

Methodology

CNPG3 Enzymatic Rate Reaction

Reporting

Reference Range:

7.5 - 8.5 g/dL

 

Interpretive Data:

The reference interval and other method performance specifications have not been established for this body fluid. The test result must be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation. This is an FDA modified test.

 

Critical Decision:

None

Clinical Significance

 A Peritoneal fluid value markedly elevated beyond the serum normal ranges suggests pancreatitis.

CPT Code(s)

82150