| Test CODE | NAME |
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Y095
Amylase, Body Fluid
| Methodology: | Quantitative Enzymatic |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Body fluid. Also acceptable: Fluid collected in plain red or green (sodium or lithium heparin) - 1 ml fluid.
Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer body fluid to a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Breast milk and salivary fluid. Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument.
Remarks: Indicate source on test request form.
Stability: After separation from cellular material: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 82150 |