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Test Code AMLPC Amylase, Pancreatic Cyst Fluid


Ordering Guidance


For other body fluid specimens (eg, peritoneal, pleural), order AMBF / Amylase, Body Fluid. Testing will be changed to AMBF if this test is ordered on any fluid other than pancreatic fluid.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Container/Tube: Plain vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Additional Information: A minimum of 0.5 mL is required for testing; specimens less than 0.5 mL may be rejected.


Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-Oncology Test Request (T729)

-Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728)

Useful For

Aiding in distinguishing between pseudocysts and other types of pancreatic cysts when used in conjunction with imaging studies, cytology, and other pancreatic cyst fluid tumor markers

Method Name

Substrate Kinetic

Reporting Name

Amylase, Pancreatic Cyst

Specimen Type

Pancreatic Cyst Fluid

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Pancreatic Cyst Fluid Frozen (preferred) 30 days
  Ambient  7 days
  Refrigerated  7 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

82150

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
AMLPC Amylase, Pancreatic Cyst 48996-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
AMYPC Amylase, Pancreatic Cyst 48996-3
SITE6 Site 39111-0