Test Overview
Test Methodology

Rate (Ethylidene Blocked pNPG7)

Test Usage

Differential diagnosis of pancreatic disease

Reference Range *

4 - 37 IU/2 hrs

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

Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily
Analytic Time

8 hours

Soft Order Code
AMYLU
MiChart Code
Amylase, Urine
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Chemical Pathology
    Section
    Automation
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect timed urine specimen over a 2 hour interval. Refrigerate specimen during and after collection. Send entire collection or 5 mL aliquot; record total volume on requisition.

    Normal Volume
    5 mL aliquot of 2 hour urine collection
    Minimum Volume
    1 mL aliquot of 2 hour urine collection
    Rejection Criteria
    Specimens collected with Acid Preservative are not acceptable. Diapers, sections of diapers, swabs or any other absorbent material will not be accepted as a collection container for urine.
    Billing
    CPT Code
    82150
    Fee Code
    20306
    LOINC
    1799-6
    NY State Approved
    No