Test Results For:
Amylase
Test Overview
- Test Name
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Amylase
- Test Code
- AMY
Short Description
Amylase
Test Name
Amylase
Test Code
AMY
Category
Biochemistry
TAT
Main Lab:
6
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<8hrs, <6hrs
Specimen(s)
1 x Venous blood - 5 mL Tube - Gold - SST-Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Type
SST-Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Format
Tube
Specimen Colour
Gold
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Sampling Order
2
Origin
Venous blood
Collection Time after baseline
-
Transport Temperature
15-25°C
Accepted Other Specimens
Sodium Fluoride Plasma
TAT
Main Lab:
6
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<8hrs, <6hrs
Test Stability
Room Temp:
7 Day(s)
2–8°C:
6 Month(s)
Clinical Interest
The amylase assay is clinically useful for diagnosing and managing conditions related to the pancreas and salivary glands.
Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas. Elevated serum amylase levels are a feature of this condition.
Although amylase levels are not directly correlated with the severity of pancreatitis, they are essential for initial diagnosis, along with lipase levels and clinical signs.
Chronic pancreatitis involves chronic inflammation and damage to the pancreas. Amylase levels may be slightly elevated or normal, but fluctuations can still help with diagnosis
Amylase is also produced by the salivary glands. An elevated amylase level may indicate sialadenitis or a viral infection of the parotid glands (mumps).
Clinical Information Required
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Patient Collection Note
-
LOINC Code
98-8, 1798-8
Outwork
No