Laboratory Medicine
Test catalogue
Amylase, Urine | |
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Test NameAmylase, Urine |
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Specimen Type / RequirementsContainer Type = Small sterile container Minimum Testing Volume = 2mL Urine |
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Specimen HandlingCollection Instructions: Collect urine in red top vacutainer or sterile urine container. . Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label. Laboratory Staff Instructions Centrifuge to remove cellular materias 2 hours of collection Rejection Criteria: Frozen samples are unacceptable. Amylase is not stable in acidified specimens with pH < 6.0. Unlabeled or Not Sufficient Quantity Samples will be rejected. Stability: Stable at room temperature for 1 week, refrigerated at 2-8°C for 1 month. Transportation: Send sample to core lab as soon as possible. |
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Required Documentation |
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Turnaround Time (TAT)1 hour for Trauma / Stat - 2 hours for routine |
Test UtilizationRoutine |
Reference Valuesee report |
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Test CodeUAMY |
MethodologySpectrophotometric (Enzymatic / Colorimetric) |
Testing LocationSMH-Biochemistry |
Other Information
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