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AMYLASE, BODY FLUID

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1747    Geisinger Epic ID:  14305

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Miscellaneous body fluids. Acceptable body fluid per testing location. 


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

1 mL aliquot of fluid; minimum 0.5 mL


Special notes: 

Specify fluid type on request.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge to remove any cellular material.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (preferred). Room temperature specimen also acceptable.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 3 days. Refrigerated: 7 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  82150
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Amylase, fluid.


Methodology: 
Enzymatic
Synonyms: 

AMYFB


Clinical significance: 

Refer to Body Fluid Testing for additional clinical interpretive information.


Doctoral Director(s): 
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
Review Date:  12/27/2024

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