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AMYLASE, RANDOM URINE |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1748 Geisinger Epic ID: 14302 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Random urine | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
5 mL urine; minimum 1 mL | |
Special notes: |
Urine with preservatives is not acceptable. | |
| 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: |
Amylase, random urine. | |
Methodology: |
Enzymatic |
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Synonyms: |
Urinary Amylase, amylase, random urine
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Clinical significance: |
In pancreatitis, urine levels of amylase reflect serum changes by a lag time 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 | |