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Test Code LAB178 Amylase, Body Fluid

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Ordering Recommendations

Evaluation of patients suspected of having acute pancreatitis.

If ascites are present, it is occasionally used to demonstrate pancreatic inflammation. If this is true, the level will be at least ten times that of serum.

Collect

Fluid

Collection Device

Plain Red Top Tube, Clear Top No Additive

Specimen Volume

3 mL

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Must be transported to lab ASAP

Specimen Handling

Room Temp

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temp

Minimum Requirements

1 mL

Methodology

Enzymatic Rate Absorbance

Remarks

TURN AROUND TIME

STAT

 1 Hour

Start Date

4/30/20

Last Review Date

7/19/25 ES