Test Code
1001
Test Description
Measures the amount of amylase in the blood.
Abbreviation
AMY
Minimum Volume
1mL
Transport Container
Serum Separator Tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Collection Instructions

Allow tube to clot and spin to separate cells within 45 minutes.

Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 30 days
Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis

CPT
82150