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Test Code AMBF Amylase, Body Fluid

Reporting Name

Amylase, BF

Useful For

Evaluation of patients with a pathological accumulation of fluid to determine whether pancreatic inflammation, pancreatic fistula, or esophageal rupture may be contributing

 

Aiding in the diagnosis of pancreatitis

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Body Fluid


Ordering Guidance


For pancreatic cyst fluid specimens, order AMLPC / Amylase, Pancreatic Cyst Fluid. Testing will be changed to AMLPC if this test is ordered on that specimen type.



Necessary Information


1. Date and time of collection are required.

2. Specimen source is required.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Body fluid

Preferred Source:

-Peritoneal fluid (peritoneal, abdominal, ascites, paracentesis)

-Pleural fluid (pleural, chest, thoracentesis)

-Drain fluid (drainage, Jackson Pratt [JP] drain)

-Pericardial fluid

Acceptable Source: Write in source name with source location (if appropriate)

Collection Container/Tube: Sterile container

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge to remove any cellular material and transfer into a plastic vial.

2. Indicate the specimen source and source location on label.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Body Fluid Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  30 days
  Ambient  24 hours

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

82150

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
AMBF Amylase, BF 1795-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
AMBFL Amylase, BF 1795-4
FLD21 Fluid Type, Amylase 14725-6

Report Available

Same day/1 to 2 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject
Anticoagulant or additive, breast milk, nasal secretions, gastric secretions, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL or bronchial washings), feces, colostomy/ ostomy, saliva, sputum, urine, vitreous fluid, or pancreatic cyst Reject

Method Name

Enzymatic Colorimetric

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728) with the specimen.