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Test Code LAB4013 AMYLASE, PLEURAL FLUID

Important Note

Sample must be walked to the laboratory. Do not use tube system.

Specimen Type

Preferred Specimen: Transparent Red Top Tube

Specimen Volume

2 mL

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Turnaround Time

STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

Room Temp: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: 1 year

Method

Photometric

Reference Ranges

Amylase, Fluid U/L No normals established

Test Components

Amylase, Fluid, U/L.

LOINC Code

1795-4

IMO Code

IMO-PROC-30987520

CPT Codes

82150

Rejection Criteria

Specimens in EDTA.