Amylase
| Label Mnemonic: | UAMY |
| Epic code: | LAB559 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 82150 |
Specimen(s):
Urine, Quantitation
Collection Medium:
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| 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
Instructions:
Requires 24 hour urine collection. No preservative. Send the entire
sample for testing. Record date and time collection started and
stopped on requisition
Sample Processing:
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of
collection.
Submit in leak-proof container.
Submit in leak-proof container.
Sample Storage:
Room Temperature.
Transport Instructions:
Ship at room temperature.
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.