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