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Urine Amylase

Clinical System Name

Miscellaneous Test

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Urine

Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container

Preferred Vol: 10.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 10.0 mL

 

Note: Timed collection recommended; no reference ranges for random urine samples. Can be 2 hour, 12 hour, or 24 hour urine collections. Refrigerate during collection. Indicate Start and Stop for timed collection.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: 2 - 4 C

Storage location: Transfer 10.0 mL random urine to a leak-proof plastic aliquot container affixed with large a Cerner label. Note total volume for timed collections. Store sample in CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.

 

Off-site collection: Refrigerate urine during collection. Note Start and Stop times for timed collection, as well as total volume of collection on shipped aliquot. Transport refrigerated.

Performing Laboratory

University of Washington Medical Center

Department of Laboratory Medicine

Chemistry Lab

1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
 

Phone Number: (206) 520-4600

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

 

 

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name: Amylase, Urine
Reference Test Number: UAY
Instructions: Send Routine samples Monday - Friday with the UW courier. STAT samples should be sent via Delivery Express to UW NW220 immediately.

 

Synonyms

Amylase, Random Urine

Amylase, 2 Hour Urine

Amylase, 12 Hour Urine

Amylase, 24 Hour Urine

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
Y Daily 1 - 2 d

 

Methodology

Method: Spectrophotometric

Analytical Volume: 10.0 mL urine

Limitations:

Reference Range

Reference range for TIMED SPECIMENS ONLY with report.

 

CPT Codes

82150