Tests Catalogs

AMYLASE SERUM

LAB48

AMYLASE

Collect

One 4.5 mL Green top with gel (PST), plasma (lithium heparin)

Pediatric Collection

Minimum volume: 0.2 mL plasma

Unacceptable Conditions

Sample not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately.
Offsite: Centrifuge within 30 minutes of collection. Transport to laboratory at room temperature.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Plasma: Ambient: 7 days; Refrigerated: 1 month.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Performed

Upon receipt

Methodology

Coupled Enzymatic

Reported

Same day

Synonyms

  • -156

Reference Interval

Effective 05/20/2014:

29 - 103 U/L

Before 05/20/2014:

28-100 U/L

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

CPT Codes

82150

Collection

LAB48

AMYLASE

Collect

One 4.5 mL Green top with gel (PST), plasma (lithium heparin)

Pediatric Collection

Minimum volume: 0.2 mL plasma

Unacceptable Conditions

Sample not properly identified; incorrect container; insufficient sample volume.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately.
Offsite: Centrifuge within 30 minutes of collection. Transport to laboratory at room temperature.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Plasma: Ambient: 7 days; Refrigerated: 1 month.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Ordering

Performed

Upon receipt

Methodology

Coupled Enzymatic

Reported

Same day

Synonyms

  • -156
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

Effective 05/20/2014:

29 - 103 U/L

Before 05/20/2014:

28-100 U/L

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory - Core

Administrative

CPT Codes

82150

AMYLASE, TIMED/RANDOM URINE

LAB360

Collect

24-hour or timed urine collection with no preservatives. Refrigerate during collection.

Specimen Preparation

Mix timed urine collection well. Transfer 4 mL urine to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimens containing acetic acid, concentrated HCl, nitric acid or sodium carbonate.

Storage/Transport Temperature

10 mL aliquot from a well-mixed 24-hour or random collection at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 10 days; Frozen: 3 weeks

Performed

Sun-Sat

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic

Reported

Within 24 hours

Synonyms

  • AMYLASE, RANDOM URINE
  • -197 Amylase timed urine
  • LAB360

Reference Interval

1-17 U/hr

CPT Codes

82150
Collection

LAB360

Collect

24-hour or timed urine collection with no preservatives. Refrigerate during collection.

Specimen Preparation

Mix timed urine collection well. Transfer 4 mL urine to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimens containing acetic acid, concentrated HCl, nitric acid or sodium carbonate.

Storage/Transport Temperature

10 mL aliquot from a well-mixed 24-hour or random collection at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 10 days; Frozen: 3 weeks
Ordering

Performed

Sun-Sat

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic

Reported

Within 24 hours

Synonyms

  • AMYLASE, RANDOM URINE
  • -197 Amylase timed urine
  • LAB360
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

1-17 U/hr
Administrative

CPT Codes

82150

ANA (with Titer, if positive)

LAB3466

Collect

5.0 mL, gold or red top with gel (SST), (clot activator serum).

Unacceptable Conditions

Excessive hemolysis, chylous serum, gross contamination, inadequate volume of blood, inadequate patient and/or specimen identification.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately
Offsite: 2 mL serum Separate serum from cells and deliver to the lab refrigerated.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Refrigerated: 2-3 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely.

Remarks

Separate serum and refrigerate within 2 hours of collecting.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

Performed

Mon - Fri

Methodology

Indirect immunofluorescence on human epithelial (Hep-2) cells.

Reported

In 2 days

Synonyms

  • -213 ANA only with reflex to tiiter
  • LAB3466
  • Anti-Nuclear Antibody w/Reflex to titer

Reference Interval

ANA: Negative

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

CPT Codes

86038 ANA; if positive 86039 titer; 86255 Anit-Centromere

Collection

LAB3466

Collect

5.0 mL, gold or red top with gel (SST), (clot activator serum).

Unacceptable Conditions

Excessive hemolysis, chylous serum, gross contamination, inadequate volume of blood, inadequate patient and/or specimen identification.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately
Offsite: 2 mL serum Separate serum from cells and deliver to the lab refrigerated.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Refrigerated: 2-3 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely.

Remarks

Separate serum and refrigerate within 2 hours of collecting.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

Ordering

Performed

Mon - Fri

Methodology

Indirect immunofluorescence on human epithelial (Hep-2) cells.

Reported

In 2 days

Synonyms

  • -213 ANA only with reflex to tiiter
  • LAB3466
  • Anti-Nuclear Antibody w/Reflex to titer
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

ANA: Negative

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

Administrative

CPT Codes

86038 ANA; if positive 86039 titer; 86255 Anit-Centromere

ANA PROFILE WITH TITER IF POS

LAB3463

Collect

5.0 mL, gold or red top with gel (SST), (clot activator serum).

Unacceptable Conditions

Excessive hemolysis, chylous serum, gross contamination, inadequate volume of blood, inadequate patient and/or specimen identification.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately
Offsite: 2 mL serum Separate serum from cells and deliver to the lab refrigerated. Separate serum from clot within 2 hours after collection and refrigerate.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Refrigerated: 2-3 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely.

Remarks

Includes anti-ANA, anti-DNA, anti-Sm/n-RNP, anti-SSA/SSB and anti-centromere.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

Performed

Mon - Fri dayshift

Methodology

Fluorescent ANA, immunodiffusion, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

Reported

Next weekday

Synonyms

  • -271 ANA Group including ANA
  • LAB3463

Reference Interval

Component Sex Alpha
ANTI DNA ANTIBODY M/F NEGATIVE
ANTI-CENTROMERE ANTIBODY M/F NEGATIVE
ANTI-N-RNP ANTIBODY M/F NEGATIVE
ANTI-SMITH ANTIBODY M/F NEGATIVE
ANTI-SSA M/F NEGATIVE
ANTI-SSB M/F NEGATIVE

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

CPT Codes

86038 ANA; if positive 86039 titer; 86255 Anit-Centromere; 86235 Anti-SM; 86235 Anti-RNP; 86235 Anti-SSA; 86235 Anit-SSB; 86225 Anti-DNA

Collection

LAB3463

Collect

5.0 mL, gold or red top with gel (SST), (clot activator serum).

Unacceptable Conditions

Excessive hemolysis, chylous serum, gross contamination, inadequate volume of blood, inadequate patient and/or specimen identification.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately
Offsite: 2 mL serum Separate serum from cells and deliver to the lab refrigerated. Separate serum from clot within 2 hours after collection and refrigerate.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Refrigerated: 2-3 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely.

Remarks

Includes anti-ANA, anti-DNA, anti-Sm/n-RNP, anti-SSA/SSB and anti-centromere.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

Ordering

Performed

Mon - Fri dayshift

Methodology

Fluorescent ANA, immunodiffusion, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

Reported

Next weekday

Synonyms

  • -271 ANA Group including ANA
  • LAB3463
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

Component Sex Alpha
ANTI DNA ANTIBODY M/F NEGATIVE
ANTI-CENTROMERE ANTIBODY M/F NEGATIVE
ANTI-N-RNP ANTIBODY M/F NEGATIVE
ANTI-SMITH ANTIBODY M/F NEGATIVE
ANTI-SSA M/F NEGATIVE
ANTI-SSB M/F NEGATIVE

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

Administrative

CPT Codes

86038 ANA; if positive 86039 titer; 86255 Anit-Centromere; 86235 Anti-SM; 86235 Anti-RNP; 86235 Anti-SSA; 86235 Anit-SSB; 86225 Anti-DNA

ANA PROFILE WITHOUT TITER

LAB3464

Collect

5.0 mL, gold or red top with gel (SST), (clot activator serum).

Unacceptable Conditions

Excessive hemolysis, chylous serum, gross contamination, inadequate volume of blood, inadequate patient and/or specimen identification.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately
Offsite: 2mL serum Separate serum from cells and deliver to the lab refrigerated.

 

Separate serum from clot within 2 hours after collection and refrigerate.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Refrigerated: 1-2 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely.

Remarks

Includes anti-DNA, anti-Sm/n-RNP, anti-SSA/SSB.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

Performed

Mon - Fri dayshift

Methodology

Immunodiffusion, Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Reported

In 2 days

Synonyms

  • -712 ANA Group excluding ANA
  • LAB3464

Reference Interval

Component Sex Alpha
ANTI DNA ANTIBODY M/F NEGATIVE
ANTI-N-RNP ANTIBODY M/F NEGATIVE
ANTI-SMITH ANTIBODY M/F NEGATIVE
ANTI-SSA M/F NEGATIVE
ANTI-SSB M/F NEGATIVE

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

CPT Codes

86235 Anti-SM; 86235 Anti-RNP; 86235 Anti-SSA; 86235 Anit-SSB; 86225 Anti-DNA

Collection

LAB3464

Collect

5.0 mL, gold or red top with gel (SST), (clot activator serum).

Unacceptable Conditions

Excessive hemolysis, chylous serum, gross contamination, inadequate volume of blood, inadequate patient and/or specimen identification.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately
Offsite: 2mL serum Separate serum from cells and deliver to the lab refrigerated.

 

Separate serum from clot within 2 hours after collection and refrigerate.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Refrigerated: 1-2 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely.

Remarks

Includes anti-DNA, anti-Sm/n-RNP, anti-SSA/SSB.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

Ordering

Performed

Mon - Fri dayshift

Methodology

Immunodiffusion, Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Reported

In 2 days

Synonyms

  • -712 ANA Group excluding ANA
  • LAB3464
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

Component Sex Alpha
ANTI DNA ANTIBODY M/F NEGATIVE
ANTI-N-RNP ANTIBODY M/F NEGATIVE
ANTI-SMITH ANTIBODY M/F NEGATIVE
ANTI-SSA M/F NEGATIVE
ANTI-SSB M/F NEGATIVE

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

Administrative

CPT Codes

86235 Anti-SM; 86235 Anti-RNP; 86235 Anti-SSA; 86235 Anit-SSB; 86225 Anti-DNA

ANA REFLEXIVE

LAB3465

Collect

5.0 mL, gold or red top with gel (SST), (clot activator serum).

Unacceptable Conditions

Excessive hemolysis, chylous serum, gross contamination, inadequate volume of blood, inadequate patient and/or specimen identification.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately
Offsite: 2 mL Separate serum from cells and deliver to the lab refrigerated.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Refrigerated: 2-3 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely.

Remarks

Testing includes ANA and anti-centromere. If the ANA is Borderline or greater, the anti-SM, anti-RNP, anti-SSA, anti-SSB and anti-DNA will be performed. Otherwise, ONLY the ANA and anti-centromere will be run.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

Performed

Mon - Fri

Methodology

Fluorescent ANA, Immunodiffusion, Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Reported

In 2 days

Synonyms

  • -711 ANA with reflex to titer and & ANA Group
  • LAB3465

Reference Interval

ANA: Negative

Anti-Centromere: Negative

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

CPT Codes

86038 ANA; if positive then add the following 86039 ANA titer; 86255 Anit-Centromere; 86235 Anti-SM; 86235 Anti-RNP; 86235 Anti-SSA; 86235 Anit-SSB; 86225 Anti-DNA

Collection

LAB3465

Collect

5.0 mL, gold or red top with gel (SST), (clot activator serum).

Unacceptable Conditions

Excessive hemolysis, chylous serum, gross contamination, inadequate volume of blood, inadequate patient and/or specimen identification.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately
Offsite: 2 mL Separate serum from cells and deliver to the lab refrigerated.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Refrigerated: 2-3 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely.

Remarks

Testing includes ANA and anti-centromere. If the ANA is Borderline or greater, the anti-SM, anti-RNP, anti-SSA, anti-SSB and anti-DNA will be performed. Otherwise, ONLY the ANA and anti-centromere will be run.

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

Ordering

Performed

Mon - Fri

Methodology

Fluorescent ANA, Immunodiffusion, Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Reported

In 2 days

Synonyms

  • -711 ANA with reflex to titer and & ANA Group
  • LAB3465
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

ANA: Negative

Anti-Centromere: Negative

Performed by

PCL Clinical Laboratory

Administrative

CPT Codes

86038 ANA; if positive then add the following 86039 ANA titer; 86255 Anit-Centromere; 86235 Anti-SM; 86235 Anti-RNP; 86235 Anti-SSA; 86235 Anit-SSB; 86225 Anti-DNA

ANDROSTANEDIOL GLUCURONIDE

LAB668

Collect

Plain Red, Lavender (EDTA), or Serum Separator Tube (SST).

Specimen Preparation

Separate from cells within 1 hour. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen. Also acceptable: Room temperature or refrigerated.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 6 days; Refrigerated: 6 days; Frozen: 3 years

Performed

Varies

Methodology

Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Reported

3-17 days

Synonyms

  • Alpha-3-AG
  • 17B-diol glucuronide
  • 3a-Androstanediol glucuronide
  • 3-Alpha AG
  • 5a-androstane-3a
  • LAB668

Ordering Recommendations

Not generally recommended. Adjunct tool for the evaluation of hirsutism.

Reference Interval

By report

CPT Codes

82154
Collection

LAB668

Collect

Plain Red, Lavender (EDTA), or Serum Separator Tube (SST).

Specimen Preparation

Separate from cells within 1 hour. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen. Also acceptable: Room temperature or refrigerated.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 6 days; Refrigerated: 6 days; Frozen: 3 years
Ordering

Performed

Varies

Methodology

Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Reported

3-17 days

Synonyms

  • Alpha-3-AG
  • 17B-diol glucuronide
  • 3a-Androstanediol glucuronide
  • 3-Alpha AG
  • 5a-androstane-3a
  • LAB668

Ordering Recommendations

Not generally recommended. Adjunct tool for the evaluation of hirsutism.
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

By report
Administrative

CPT Codes

82154

ANGIOTENSIN CONVERT ENZYME CSF

LAB180

Collect

CSF.

Specimen Preparation

Separate from cells within 1 hour of collection.Transfer 1 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)

Unacceptable Conditions

Hemolyzed or xanthochromic specimens.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months

Performed

Mon, Wed, Fri

Methodology

Quantitative Spectrophotometry

Reported

Between 1 and 5 days

Synonyms

  • LAB180
  • ACE CSF

Ordering Recommendations

Support diagnosis of neurosarcoidosis. May be used to evaluate treatment response.

Reference Interval

0.0-2.5 U/L

CPT Codes

82164
Collection

LAB180

Collect

CSF.

Specimen Preparation

Separate from cells within 1 hour of collection.Transfer 1 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)

Unacceptable Conditions

Hemolyzed or xanthochromic specimens.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
Ordering

Performed

Mon, Wed, Fri

Methodology

Quantitative Spectrophotometry

Reported

Between 1 and 5 days

Synonyms

  • LAB180
  • ACE CSF

Ordering Recommendations

Support diagnosis of neurosarcoidosis. May be used to evaluate treatment response.
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

0.0-2.5 U/L
Administrative

CPT Codes

82164

ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME

LAB179

Collect

Serum Separator Tube (SST).

Specimen Preparation

Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Unacceptable Conditions

EDTA or heparin plasma. Hemolyzed specimens. CSF (refer to Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, CSF test code 0098974).

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months

Notes

Note:  Measurement of ACE activity for the evaluation of sarcoidosis is not reliable when ACE inhibitors are present. Serum ACE activity is markedly reduced in patients on ACE inhibitor therapy.

Performed

Sun-Sat

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic

Reported

Within 24 hours

Synonyms

  • LAB179

Reference Interval

0-6 years: 18-90 U/L
7-14 years: 24-121 U/L
15-17 years: 18-101 U/L
18 years and older: 9-67 U/L

CPT Codes

82164
Collection

LAB179

Collect

Serum Separator Tube (SST).

Specimen Preparation

Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Unacceptable Conditions

EDTA or heparin plasma. Hemolyzed specimens. CSF (refer to Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, CSF test code 0098974).

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months

Notes

Note:  Measurement of ACE activity for the evaluation of sarcoidosis is not reliable when ACE inhibitors are present. Serum ACE activity is markedly reduced in patients on ACE inhibitor therapy.
Ordering

Performed

Sun-Sat

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic

Reported

Within 24 hours

Synonyms

  • LAB179
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

0-6 years: 18-90 U/L
7-14 years: 24-121 U/L
15-17 years: 18-101 U/L
18 years and older: 9-67 U/L
Administrative

CPT Codes

82164

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