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Test Code LAB359 Amylase, Timed, Urine

Intended Use

Used to quantitatively measure amylase in a 24 hour urine sample

Methodology

Colorimetric Rate

Performing Laboratory

RCH

Specimen Requirements

10 mL from a timed urine collection in a plastic urine container. No preservative. Send specimen refrigerated.

Note:  1. Starting and ending time of collection is required on request form for processing.

            2. Follow instructions in “Urine Collection” in “Special Instructions.”

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 48 hours

Frozen: -20C > 48 hours

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82150

Special Instructions