Test Name

Amylase

Test Code

220

Unit

U/L

Station

Chemistry

Synonym Name/Abbreviation

Amyl

CPT Code

82150

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

Analyzer

Roche cobas 6000

Test Method

Enzymatic

AML Preferred Tube

5 mL SST gel

Storage Instructions

Refrigerated. Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes;

Stability:

7 days at 15 to 25 ^oC

1 month at 2 to 8
^oC

Min. Volume

1 mL

Comments

About 80% of subjects with acute pancreatitis have increased
serum amylase within 24 hours

Turn-Around-Time

One day.

Limitations

Poor specificity: non-pancreatic amylase makes up most of the
enzyme, while clinical interest is on the pancreatic fraction.
Measuring range: 3.0 to 1500 U/L.

Intended Use

Evaluate pancreatic diseases: help in differential diagnosis
of acute or chronic pancreatitis, abdominal pain, epigastric tenderness,
nausea and vomiting,

Patient Preparation

No patient preparation
needed

Reasons for Rejection

Improper labeling or collection
tube

Adult Reference Ranges

Male and Female: 28 to 100
U/L