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HelpTest Code AMY Amylase, Total, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
LAB48
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Venipuncture
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Specimen Type
Preferred
- Plasma- Light Green Top
Acceptable
- Serum- Gold Top SST or Red Top
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 1 month |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Reference or Target Ranges
| Age | Male | Female |
| 0 - 30 days | <6 | <6 |
| 31 - 182 days | 1.0 - 17 | 1.0 - 17 |
| 183 - 365 days | 6.0 - 44 | 6.0 - 44 |
| 1 - 3 years | 8.0 - 79 | 8.0 - 79 |
| 4 - 17 years | 21 - 110 | 21 - 110 |
| ≥ 18 years | 28-100 | 28 - 102 |
Reportable Units
U/L
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | 200 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | 60 mg/dL |
| Lipemia Threshold | 1500 mg/dL |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Codes
82150
Last review/edit date
2025