Test Code AMYLASE Amylase

Additional Codes
MEDITECH MNEMONIC:
AMYLASE
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen:
1.0mL Lithium Heparin Plasma
Acceptable:
1.0mL Serum (gel or non-gel tube)
Minimum Volume:
0.5mL Lithium Heparin Plasma or Serum (does not include reflexed or repeat testing)
Setup Schedule:
Sun-Sat
Transport Temperature/Stability
Transport Container:
Transport tube
Preferred Transport Temperature:
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability:
Ambient: Undefined
Refrigerated: >7 days
Frozen: Undefined
Performing Laboratory
Willis Knighton Medical Center
Willis Knighton Bossier
Willis Knighton Pierremont
Willis Knighton South