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AMYLASE, 12 HOUR URINE |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1746 Geisinger Epic ID: 31802 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
12-hour urine | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
5 mL aliquot of 12-hour urine specimen; minimum 1 mL. | |
Special notes: |
Urine with preservatives is not acceptable. Mix well. Estimate total collection volume from 24-hour urine container. Remove required aliquot. Record total volume on both aliquot tube and request slip (if applicable). | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated (preferred). Room temperature or frozen specimens also acceptable. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room Temperature: 2 days. Refrigerated: 10 days. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Urine with preservatives is not acceptable. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Reference interval: |
Not specified. | |
CPT code(s): |
82150 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Total amylase 12-hour urine, 12-hour urine total volume | |
Methodology: |
Enzymatic |
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Synonyms: |
AMY12, 12-hour urinary amylase
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Clinical significance: |
In pancreatitis, urine levels of amylase reflect serum changes by a time lag of 6-10 hours. | |
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC |
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| Review Date: | 12/14/2022 | |