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Test Code AMY Amylase, Plasma

Methodology

Enzymatic Colorimetric
Amylase is an enzyme found in the pancreas and in saliva. It is often used to assess pancreatic function.

Performing Laboratory

St. Clair Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

1 mL of Lithium Heparin plasma

  • Preferred Specimen:  Light Green Plasma Seperator Tube (PST) 
  • Acceptable Specimen: Dark Green Lithium Heparin tube

Centrifuge blood as soon as possible, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw. Avoid hemolysis. Protect specimen from light.
Note:  Do not uncap tube once specimen is drawn.

Reference Values

16-120 U/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday