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.

St. Clair Hospital Laboratory

1 plasma gel tube (1 mL of lithium heparin plasma). Centrifuge blood as soon as possible, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw.

16-120 U/L

Monday through Sunday