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HelpTest ID NBLD0168 Amylase, Body Fluid
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile or Nonsterile Specimen Container - Body Fluid
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Body Fluid
Acceptable Body Fluids: Pericardial, Peritoneal/Ascites, Pleural
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.
Indicate type of body fluid on specimen and order.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
CNPG3 Substrate/Colorimetric
CPT
82150
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck
Report Available
1 - 3 days