| Methodology: | Quantitative Enzymatic |
| Performed: | Mon-Sat |
| Reported: | 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 0.5 ml Specimen Preparation: Serum free from hemolysis is the recommended specimens. Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Store serum at 2-8°C until analysis. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability: Amylase is stable in serum for one week when stored at 18 - 25° and for up to one month when stored at 2 - 8°C. |
| CPT Codes: | 82150 |