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HelpTest Code AMYFL Amylase, fluid
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB178 |
| NBS code | LBC00068 |
| Service code | 31301 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
| Container: |
| Plain Sterile Container |
Fluid types accepted: Pancreatic Fluid, Peritoneal Dialysate (PD Fluid), Pericardial Fluid, Peritoneal Fluid, Pleural Fluid, Ascites Fluid
Additional information: For NUHS use only. Sample must be sent to laboratory immediately.
Processing Requirements
Specimen type: Fluid
Volume: 10mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Body Fluid |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Not available |
| Refrigerate | Storage of fluid is not recommended. |
| Frozen | Storage of fluid is not recommended. |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Not applicable |
| Lipaemia | Not applicable |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Enzymatic Assay
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
Elevations of ascitic amylase above serum reference range may be found in up to 90% of patients with acute pancreatitis or pancreatic pseudocyst.
Elevations of pleural amylase above serum reference range may be seen in acute pancreatitis, pancreatic pseudocyst, rupture of esophagus, ruptured ectopic pregnancy or pleural malignancy etc. Please correlate with clinical findings.
This does not apply to other fluid types.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Detecting specific organ involvement or injury that caused the fluid formation.
Update
Last updated 16/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
1795-4