Test Code Epic LAB48 AMYLASE

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AMYL

Container/Tube Type:

Green (Lithium Heparin)
Lime Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)

Preferred Collection Container:

SERUM: SST

Separate serum from cells ASAP

Transport Information: 1.0 mL blood/0.3 mL serum or plasma

Remarks: Separate serum/plasma from cells ASAP. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in EDTA tubes

82150

AMY

EDTA and Citrate tubes are not acceptable.

Testing Laboratory: Iowa Methodist Medical Center; Iowa Lutheran Hospital; Methodist West Hospital

Laboratory Section: Core Laboratory

0.2 mL blood/0.07 mL serum or plasma

Refrigerated Stability: 1 month

Frozen Stability: 1 month

Ambient Stability: 7 days