Amylase, 2-hour Urine

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2281
  • Soft Test Code:
  • UAMY2

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

5.0 mL Urine aliquoted from a well mixed timed specimen in a plastic urine container
Minimum Volume:
1.0 mL Urine*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Collection Instructions:

  1. When starting the 2-hour period, urinate and discard (throw-away) this specimen. NOTE THE TIME.
  2. From that time on, collect all urine by urinating into a clean container and transfer into the provide container.
  3. DO NOT URINATE DIRECTLY INTO CONTAINER. 
  4. Try to pass the last urine just prior to the end of the 2 hour period. Add this urine into the container.
  5. Urine Specimen should be kept refrigerated during and after collection.


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 2 Days
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 10 Days

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Reference Range Not Established


Methodology:
  • Enzymatic

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01420217


CPT Coding

82150