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HelpTest Code LAB2787 Amylase Isoenzymes
Additional Codes
AMYLASE IS
Clinical System Name
Amylase Isoenzymes
Synonyms
AMYISO
Amylase Fractionation
Pancreatic Isoamylase
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Red, Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, or Lt. Green/Lithium Heparin Microtainer(s)
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Body fluids. Hemolyzed specimens.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Aliquot 0.5 - 1.0 mL serum or plasma to a plastic tube affixed with a large Cerner label. Place sample in the CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Aliquot 0.5 - 1.0 mL serum or plasma to a plastic tube affixed with a large Cerner label. Transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room temp | 1 w |
| Refrigerated | 1 m | |
| Frozen | 1 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Daily | 1 - 2 d |
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221
Phone Number: (800) 522-2787
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Methodology
Method: Quantitative Enzymatic
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Age | Reference Interval |
| 6 - 35 months | 2 - 28 U/L |
| 3 - 6 years | 8 - 34 U/L |
| 7 - 17 years | 9 - 39 U/L |
| 18 years and older | 12 - 52 U/L |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Amylase, Isoenzymes |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | 0020804 |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier. |