AMY BF
Amylase Body Fluid
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB1986
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Clean container, no preservative
Specimen Type:
Body fluid (eg. ascites, pleural, JP drain, etc.)
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Collection Procedure:
Indicate the source of the specimen on the container and the request form.
Aspirate fluid and transfer to a clean transfer tube ASAP.
Store and Transport:
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Stability:
Room Temperature - 14 days
Refrigerator - 14 days
Freeze - 14 days
Freeze/Thaw cycles - Stable x3
CPT Codes:
82150 - Amylase Misc (EAP 30010360)
Method:
Enzymatic