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HelpTest ID AMS Amylase, Total, Serum
Useful For
Diagnosis and management of pancreatitis
Evaluation of pancreatic function
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Necessary Information
Patient's age and sex are required.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged, and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Reference Values
0-30 days: 0-6 U/L
31-182 days: 1-17 U/L
183-365 days: 6-44 U/L
1-3 years: 8-79 U/L
4-17 years: 21-110 U/L
≥18 years: 28-100 U/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
82150
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |