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Lab Test Dictionary

Amylase, Body Fluid (XAMYL)

Methodology

Enzymatic Colorimetric


Specimen Type

Body Fluid

Performing Lab

UCSD Chemistry


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

24 Hours from receipt of sample


Collection Information

Specimen Required

2-6 mL Body Fluid

Container Type

Sterile Container


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 1 Week; Refrigerated: 1 Month (preferred); Frozen:

Test Volume Required

6 mL Body Fluid

Minimum Test Volume

2 mL Body Fluid

Processing Instructions

Complete a UCSD Chemistry requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Specify source in comments, on specimen and on requisition. If requested STAT or urgent, call a RUSH TForce pickup.


Revised

10/22/24

Initials

SA