Test directory: Amylase, Pancreatic

Ordering Code 5806
Test Name Amylase, Pancreatic
Preferred Specimen Body Fluid
Other Specimen/Container Fluid collected in Plain Red or Green (Sodium or Lithium
Heparin)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Handling Instructions Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL body fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube (Min: 0.2 mL).
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 30 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Specimen is stable only after separation from cellular material.
Rejection Criteria Breast milk and salivary fluid, Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 7 Days
Methodology Quantitative Enzymatic
Reference Lab  ARUP Laboratories

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 13, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Amylase, Body Fluid ALL See report.
Source ALL See report.