AMYLASE, BLOOD
Enzymatic
Test Performed At:
	St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Specimen Required:
	Collect 2.0 mL (minimum 0.6 mL) of whole blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s) or green SAMPLETTE™ or MICROTAINER®. A serum gel tube(s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is acceptable.
Laboratory Notes:
	Spin and separate.
Reference Values:
		<18 years:	<130 IUnits/L
		³18 years:	45-153 IUnits/L
	Critical value (automatic callback): >300 Units/L
	Critical test results will be called initially and every 168 hours thereafter.
Day(s) Test Set Up:
	Monday - Sunday
Cut-Off Time:
	NA
Turn Around Time:
	Same day
CPT Code:
	82150
Care Manager Order Name:
	Amylase ONCE RTN
KIDDOS Order Name:
	Amylase
Cerner Order Name:
	Amylase

Last Updated 06/09