Test Code 189552659 Amylase Pancreatic Cyst Fluid
Performing Laboratory
Torrance Memorial Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following specimen:
Specimen Type: Pancreatic cyst fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Additional instructions: None
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Storage Temp Stability:
Room Temperature: 12 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Methodology
Enzymatic chromogenic
Reference Range
See interpretive data
Interpretive Guidelines: Pancreatic Cyst Aspiration
Fluid
Amylase levels are charactically low in serous cystadenomas and
most mucinous cystadenomas. High amylase levels are characteristic
of pseodocysts and intraductal papillary mucinous tumors.
Day(s) Test Set up/TAT
Performed:
Daily
Available STAT
TAT:
STAT: <1 hr
Routine: < 4 hrs
Aliases
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CPT Code
82150