LAB178

AMYLASE BF

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Clinical Laboratory - Core

1 mL cyst fluid in a sterile container. For all other body fluid types, contact the Clinical Lab-Core to obtain Chemistry Medical Director approval for test performance.

Minimum volume: 0.2 mL fluid

• Sample not properly identified
• Incorrect container
• Insufficient sample volume
• Unacceptable sample types
• Test will be cancelled if the pH of the sample is outside of the acceptable limits for testing.  The pH must be 7.30 - 9.0.

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately.
Offsite: Transport to lab ambient temperature.

Upon receipt

Ambient: 1 week
Refrigerated: 1 month
Frozen: Unacceptable.

Identify fluid source in request.

Upon receipt

Coupled Enzymatic

Same day

LAB178

AMYLASE BF

Not established

The reference range for Amylase in body fluids is undefined. This result must be integrated into the clinical context and/or compared to a synchronous serum or plasma measurement. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by University of Colorado Hospital. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.  For help understanding this result please contact the clinical laboratory and ask to speak with a pathologist.

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