Test Code AMS Amylase, Total, Serum
Reporting Name
Amylase, Total, SUseful For
Diagnosis and management of pancreatitis
Evaluation of pancreatic function
Performing Laboratory

Necessary Information
Patient's age and sex are required.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged, and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Reference Values
0-30 days: 0-6 U/L
31-182 days: 1-17 U/L
183-365 days: 6-44 U/L
1-3 years: 8-79 U/L
4-17 years: 21-110 U/L
≥18 years: 28-100 U/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
82150
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
AMS | Amylase, Total, S | 1798-8 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
AMS | Amylase, Total, S | 1798-8 |
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Method Name
Colorimetric Rate Reaction
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days | |
Refrigerated | 30 days | ||
Ambient | 7 days |