Test Overview
Test Methodology

Rate (Ethylidene Blocked pNPG7)

Test Usage

Differential diagnosis of pancreatic disease

Reference Range *

30 - 118 U/L

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time

4 hours

Soft Order Code
AMYL
MiChart Code
Amylase
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Chemical Pathology
    Section
    Automation
    STAT Availability

    STAT requests for this test will be performed on a STAT basis (supervisory staff approval is not required).

    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in an SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate. Samples may be stored up to 8 days at 20-25C, or for up to 31 days at 2-8C. For long term storage, freeze at -20C for 1 year.

    Alternate Specimen

    Red top or Green top (sodium or lithium heparin) tube. [rev 11/09]

    Normal Volume

    0.5 mL serum

    Minimum Volume

    0.25 mL serum

    Billing
    CPT Code
    82150
    Fee Code
    20707
    LOINC
    1798-8
    NY State Approved
    No