Home
HelpTest Code U Amy AMYLASE – URINE
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Urine collection
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Urine: sterile container
Preferred Specimen
Urine
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Urine: Sterile container
Reference or Target Ranges
Urine: < 650 U/L
Reportable Units
U/L
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
|
Hemolysis Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
|
Icterus Threshold: |
N/A |
|
Lipemia Threshold: |
N/A |
|
Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
|
Ambient |
10 Days |
|
Refrigerated (4oC to 8oC) |
31 Days |
|
Frozen |
N/A |
Performance Information
|
Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
|
Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
|
Stat Availability |
Yes |
|
Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
|
Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Additional Information / Important Notes
Urine amylase is unstable in acidic urine. Urine will be adjusted to a pH of ≥ 7 before storage.
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
82150