Amylase

Label Mnemonic:	UAMY
Epic code:	LAB559
Downtime form:	A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery

Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527

Specimen(s):

Urine, Quantitation

Collection Medium:

Urine - 24 hour/timed plastic urine container

Alternate Collection Media:

Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.

Minimum:

24 hr collection; no preservative. Do not collect in acid.

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Turn Around Time:

3 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

Up to 350 U/24 hr.

Comments:

Collections other than 24 hr will not be calculated for U/24 hr.

Methodology:

Colorimetric

CPT Code:

82150