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HelpTest Code MACROAMY Macroamylase
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute San Juan Capistrano
Methodology
Polyethylene Glycol Precipitation
Laboratory Developed Test
Reference Values
Not detected
Physician Office Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Gold top or Red Top tube
Specimen: 2 mL serum (1 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Set Up: Tuesday and Thursday a.m.; Report available: 4 days
CPT Code Information
82150
Useful For
Macroamylase is a laboratory, not a clinical entity. Amylase can complex with immunoglobulins or other high molecular weight proteins. Serum amylase appears falsely elevated. No clinical symptoms are associated with macroamylasemia.
Computer Interface Code
5903080