Amylase, Plasma

Orderable EAP code:

LAB00002

Billable EAP Codes:

80001696 x 1

CPT Codes:

82150 x 1

Lab Section:

Core Lab

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 2 Hours
Urgent: 1 Hour

Test Schedule:

24 hours, 7 days a week.

Units:

U/L

Critical Values:

Greater than or equal to 1000 U/L.

Specimen Requirements:

4 mL blood, GREEN top, lithium heparin tube.

Stability: Plasma/serum separated from cells stable up to and including 7 days at room temperature or 30 days refrigerated.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

0.5 mL in a 1.0 mL GREEN top, lithium heparin tube.

Reference Range:

29 to 103 U/L