Amylase, Fluid

Diagnostic Use

Amylase is a digestive enzyme produced in the pancreas and salivary glands.

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

FLUD

Synonyms

Fluid Amylase

Turnaround Time

8 hours

Test Code

3694

Specimen Type

• Fluid

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

Additional Specimen Information

Viscous samples unsuitable.

Aliquot Instructions

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Frozen

Interpretation

It is rarely necessary to measure amylase in body fluid. It is recommended that you discuss with a chemical pathologist before requesting this test.

Please note that the amylase assay has not been validated for measurement on body fluid specimens. Results must be interpreted with caution.

Reference Intervals

N/A

Test Method

Kinetic colour test for the quantitative determination of α-amylase performed on Beckman Coulter AU5822 analysers using Beckman Coulter reagents.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$8.8 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3694

Contact Information

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