Amylase Urine 2 - Hour *

SIM

CPT

Synonyms

Specimen Type

Container

Urine collection container, a 24 hour urine container may be used.

Collection Instructions

• Collect all urine voided for 2 hours. Instruct the patient to void at the beginning of the collection period and discard the specimen. Collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of collection period.
• The collection container is to be kept in the refrigerator or on ice during the timed period. 
• Note the number of hours of urine collection on the aliquot.

Volume

Max: 10 mL preferred 
Min:  0.5 mL

Additional Information

None

Patient Preparation

None

Specimen Processing Instructions

Note the number of hours of urine collection on the aliquot.

Transport Requirements

Refrigerated or room temperature

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated - 14 days

Room temperature - 14 days 

Rejection Criteria

Insufficient volume 
Presence of acid preservative

Reference Range

Critical Value

Test Includes

Methodology

Testing Frequency

LCA

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Reviewed Date