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Published on January 23, 2018
SIM
10320
CPT
82150
Synonyms
Specimen Type
Plasma or serum
Container
3.5 ml Green - Lithium heparin plasma separator 4.0 ml Gold - top serum separator
Collection Instructions
None
Volume
2 ml plasma or serum Min: 0.5 ml
Additional Information
Patient Preparation
Specimen Processing Instructions
Transport Requirements
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours Refrigerated: 5 days
Rejection Criteria
If not centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Reference Range
20-92 Units/L
Critical Value
Test Includes
Blood Amylase test
Methodology
Enzymatic Rate Method
Testing Frequency
Daily, Monday - Sunday
Reviewed By
Sandy Hammett
Reviewed Date
1-23-18
Supplemental
Reviewed by Sandy Hammett on January 23, 2018
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