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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
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
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. |