Test Directory
3203 Amylase, Serum
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum-SST
7 Days 2-8°C
29-103 U/L
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Method
Enzymatic
Schedule
Mon-Sat
Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Clinical Utility
To diagnose and monitor inflammation of the pancreas or other pancreatic diseases. Associated with Mumps and bacterial parotitis.
CPT Codes
82150
