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HelpTest ID AMLPC Amylase, Pancreatic Cyst Fluid
Useful For
Aiding in distinguishing between pseudocysts and other types of pancreatic cysts when used in conjunction with imaging studies, cytology, and other pancreatic cyst fluid tumor markers
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Pancreatic Cyst FluidOrdering Guidance
For other body fluid specimens (eg, peritoneal, pleural), order AMBF / Amylase, Body Fluid. Testing will be changed to AMBF if this test is ordered on any fluid other than pancreatic fluid.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Container/Tube: Plain vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Additional Information: A minimum of 0.5 mL is required for testing; specimens less than 0.5 mL may be rejected.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pancreatic Cyst Fluid | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days |
| Ambient | 7 days | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
82150
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Oncology Test Request (T729)