AMY ISO
Amylase Isoenzymes
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3445
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top tube, serum gel tube, or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum (preferred) or plasma
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Specimen Processing:
Separate the serum or plasma from the cells within 30 minutes of collection.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - One month
Refrigerated - One month
Room temperature - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Hemolyzed specimens will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
82150x2 - Amylase Isoenzym (EAP 30040418)
Method:
Total amylase: enzymatic; pancreatic and salivary amylase: salivary amylase is inhibited by specific antibodies and the remaining pancreatic amylase is determined by an enzymatic, colorimetric method. Salivary amylase is calculated as the difference between the total and pancreatic amylase.