Amylase2hurccnc
A urine test that measures amylase enzyme levels in a 2-hour urine sample to help diagnose pancreatic disorders.
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Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 38192-1
- Short code
- Amylase 2h Ur-cCnc
- Synonyms
- Amylase 2h Ur-cCnc
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- urine
- Container
- Sterile urine container
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 20
- Ref high
- 400
- Critical range
- — – 500 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 82670
- Specimen volume
- 10 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 2h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
The 2-hour urine amylase test measures the amount of amylase enzyme in your urine. Amylase is produced by the pancreas and salivary glands to help digest carbohydrates. Normally, a small amount of amylase circulates in the blood and passes into urine. This test evaluates how much amylase your kidneys excrete over a 2-hour collection period.
How is the test performed?
You will be given a special container to collect your urine. The test typically involves: 1) Emptying your bladder completely at the start time, 2) Collecting all urine produced over the next 2 hours into the provided container, 3) Keeping the sample refrigerated or on ice if directed, 4) Returning the completed collection to the lab. It is important to collect every urine sample during the 2-hour period for accurate results.
Why is this test ordered?
Your doctor may order this test if you have symptoms of pancreatic disease, such as severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unexplained weight loss. The test helps differentiate between pancreatic and non-pancreatic causes of abdominal symptoms and can also monitor the progression or treatment of pancreatic conditions.
Reference range
Premenopausal: 20-400 pg/mL; Postmenopausal: <30 pg/mLN/A
No special preparation usually required. Stay well hydrated. Inform your healthcare provider of all medications and supplements you are taking.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings2
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to fast before the test?
Are there any medications that affect the test?
Is the test painful?
How long does it take to get results?
What happens if my results are abnormal?
Sources
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