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Amylase, Pancreatic Cyst Fluid

Additional Codes

Orderable Codes:

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Test ID Order LOINC
LAB17955 LAB17955 AMLPC 48996-3

Result Component(s):

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Test ID Result LOINC
Amylase, Pancreatic Cyst Fluid 12301021610 MAMYPC AMYPC 48996-3
Site 12301001029 MSITE6 SITE6 39111-0

 

Reporting Name

Amylase, Pancreatic Cyst

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

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

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.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

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

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Specimen Retention Time

12 months

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject

NY State Approved

Yes

Method Name

Substrate Kinetic

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)