Amylase, 24-Hour Urine

Amylase, 24-Hour Urine

Test Code

212
82150
212
82150
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Clinical Significance

Amylase, 24-Hour Urine - In pancreatitis, urine levels of amylase reflect serum changes by a time lag of 6-10 hours.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Enzymatic

Reference Range(s)

1-17 U/h

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Enzymatic

Reference Range(s)

1-17 U/h
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

10 mL aliquot of a well-mixed 24-hour specimen - no preservative

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Collection Instructions

Record total volume and hours of collection on both the specimen and the test requisition.

Transport Container

Plastic screw-cap container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 7 days
  • Refrigerated: 30 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Acidified urine

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
10 mL aliquot of a well-mixed 24-hour specimen - no preservative
2 mL
Record total volume and hours of collection on both the specimen and the test requisition.
Plastic screw-cap container
Room temperature
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Acidified urine
Service Area must be determined
This test is not available in all locations. Please provide ACCOUNT INFORMATION NEEDED to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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