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Test Code AMYL AMYLASE, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text AMYL
EPIC LAB48

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Used in the evaluation of patients suspected of having acute pancreatitis.

Method Name

Dyed Saccharide Hydrolysis

Reference Values

28 - 100 U/L

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Submit one of the following:

~ Plasma

~ Serum

Preferred Container

Plasma Separator Tube (PST) 

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Plasma: 1 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST)) 

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Plasma: 0.5 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Plasma

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

 

Specimen Type: Serum

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer

82150 Amylase, Quantitative  

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

LOINC Code Information

1798-8

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Red Top Tube

Orange Top Tube (Rapid clot serum)