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
  • AMYLASE URINE 2 HOURS
  • AMYLU
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