Test Code 4010118 Amylase
Specimen Requirements
1.0 mL serum or plasma
Container
PST (light green top) tube or SST (tiger, gold, or red top) tube
Minimum Volume
65 µL serum/plasma
Stability
7 days at room temperature, 6 months at 2-8°C
May be frozen at -20°C for longer storage
Analytical Time
Same day
Available stat
Sample Retention Time
7 days
Method
Photometry
CPT Code
82150
Performing Laboratory
Springfield Hospital Laboratory
Reject Due To
Improperly labeled sample