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Test Code AMYLASE Amylase

Infectious

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