| Test Name | AMYLASE |
| Mnemonic | AMY |
| CPT | 82150 |
| Department | |
| Container | Serum, Serum Separator, Plasma Separator |
| Handling | Volume: 1.0 ml serum or heparinized plasma Centrifuge within 4 hrs of collection Stability: 7 days at room temperature; 1 month refrigerated May also be performed on pericardial, pleural, peritoneal and synovial fluid. No reference ranges for body fluids. |
| Component | |
| Methodology | Methodology: Enzymatic |
| Units | IU/L |
| Required Information | |
| Reported | Routine 4 hr, STAT 1hr |
| Note | |
| Cross References | |
| Referred Lab |