Amylase, Body Fluid
Ordering Recommendation
Refer to aruplab.com/bodyfluids for clinical indications and interpretive information.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Drain, Pancreatic, Peritoneal/Ascites fluid or Pleural fluid.
Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL body fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Refrigerated.
Specimen types other than those listed. Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument.
Specimen source must be provided.
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 month
Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic Assay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
For information on body fluid reference ranges and/or interpretive guidance visit https://aruplab.com/bodyfluids/
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
82150
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0020506 | Amylase, Body Fluid | 1795-4 |
2013043 | Amylase Fluid Source | 31208-2 |