AMLPC – “Amylase, Pancreatic Cyst” replaced by AMYFL – “Amylase, Body Fluid”

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Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

11/19/2024

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | November 2024

Replacement Test

AMYLASE, BODY FLUID

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

AMLPC

Ordering Code

3800010

CPT-4 Codes(s)

82150

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

AMYFL

Ordering Code

3600486

CPT-4 Codes(s)

82150

Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Legacy Code
AMYFL
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Specimen Information

Collect

Pancreatic fluid

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Send 1.0 mL pancreatic fluid in a screw capped plastic vial. Specimen source must be provided.

Alternate Specimen

Pancreatic cyst fluid, Drain fluid (drainage, Jackson Pratt [JP] drain), Pleural fluid (pleural, chest, thoracentesis), Peritoneal fluid (peritoneal, abdominal, ascites, paracentesis)

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Specimen types other than those listed. Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument.

Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic Assay
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

ARUP Reference Laboratory
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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Interface Map for AMYFL

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Amylase, Body Fluid3600486
3600487 Amylase Fluid Source31208-2Yes
3600488 Amylase, Body Fluid 1795-4 No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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