Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Amylase
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Part of Profile:No
Units:U/L
Minimum Sample Volume:Adults: 1mL, Infants: 0.5mL
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients:4 hrs.
Outpatients:1 day (from receipt)
Test Code:AM
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:0-14 days 3-10 U/L
15 days- <13 wks 2-22 U/L
13 wks - < 1 yr 3-50 U/L
1 yr - <18 yr 25-101 U/L
Adult 28-100 U/L
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Haemolysed and lipaemic sera cannot be analysed. In lipaemic samples, if required for the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis, discuss with duty biochemist 01902 307999 ext 85290
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 ext 88266
