Amylase
| Order Code: | URAM |
| Order Form: | Laboratory Requisition |
Specimen:
Urine
Collection Medium:
 |
| Red top tube |
Alternate
Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.
Minimum:
3.0 mL urine, random sample; no preservative. Do not collect in acid.
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Analytic Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Methodology:
Colormetric
Instructions:
Random urine sample. No preservative.
Sample
Processing:
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Submit in leakproof container.
Submit in leakproof container.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Coolant packs up to 8 hours.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Coolant packs up to 8 hours.
CPT Code:
82150
See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives