Test Name
Amylase, Fluid
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Chemistry
Fluid TypeJP, Pancreatic, Peritoneal, Pleural
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Syringe or cup
Summary Test NameAmylase, Fluid
Specimen Preparation OutreachRefrigerate until courier pickup
Specimen Stability1 month refrigerated
Minimum Volume1.0 ml fluid in a sterile container
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin/separate and refrigerate until analysis
Stat Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsR 4 hours S 2 hours
Reference ValueU/L No normal range defined