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Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous Test
Synonyms
Amylase, Random Urine
Amylase, 2 Hour Urine
Amylase, 12 Hour Urine
Amylase, 24 Hour Urine
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.
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y | Daily | 1 - 2 d |
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
CPT Codes
82150
Methodology
Method: Spectrophotometric
Analytical Volume: 10.0 mL urine
Limitations:
Reference Range
Reference range for TIMED SPECIMENS ONLY with report.
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. |