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Test Code AMYLBF Amylase Body Fluid

Important Note

Specimen source must be indicated on specimen label and requisition(s).

  • Ascites Fl
  • Peritoneal Fl
  • Pleural Fl

Additional Codes

Cerner

NextGen

Amylase Body Fluid

Amylase Body Fluid

Useful For

Amylase is increased in acute pancreatitis, pancreatic abscess or pseudocyst, pancreatic trauma, amyloidosis, pancreatic neoplasm, common bile duct obstruction, and after thoracic surgery. Increased amylase may be found in mumps parotitis and renal insufficiency.

Methodology

Colorimetric (reflectance spectrophotometry), two-point rate.

Patient Preparation

None

Collection Instructions

Collect specimens according to clinical policies and procedures.

Specimen Requirements

Container

or  or  or 

Stability

Storage

Temperature

Stability

Room Temperature

18-28°C

≤ 7 days

Refrigerated

 2-8°C

≤ 1 month

Frozen

≤-18 °C

Not recommended

Rejection Criteria

Gross Hemolysis

Result Reporting and Reference Values

Reported in units/L.

Body fluid Amylase is not an FDA approved assay. Reference ranges are not established.

Reflex Testing

None

Limitations

Ortho reports no significant effect with the following:

  • Hemoglobin up to 320 mg/dL
  • Bilirubin up to 40 mg/dL
  • Lipemia up to 800 mg/dL