Amylase
AMY
Information
Amylase is used in the differential diagnosis of acute or chronic pancreatitis
Methodology
Enzymatic (ENZ)
Specimen Required
1 mL serum from a serum separator tube (SST) (0.5 mL min). Centrifuge as soon as possible after clot formation. Preferably within 45 minutes after collection. Be sure barrier forms complete separation between serum and cells.
Transport Temp
Refrigerated
Stability
Ambient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Performing Site: TOPLAB
CPT Code(s)
82150