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Amylase

Methodology

A direct measure of α-Amylase that does not require interaction with ancillary enzymes

Test Utility

For the quantitative determination of α-Amylase in human serum

Specimen Collection and Preparation

Serum or heparinized plasma sample in the following tubes:

  • Preferred Specimen: One Gold-top SST tube. (Minimum Whole Blood: 4.0 mL)

  • Also acceptable: One Lithium Heparin tube (Minimum Whole Blood: 3.0 mL)

Specimen Storage and Stability

Store serum or plasma at the following temperatures:

  • Room temperature: 1 week

  • Refrigerated: 2°C to 8°C up to 1 month

  • Frozen: Not indicated

Specimen Rejection

  • Insufficient sample volume

  • Sample not stored at proper temperature

  • Frozen whole blood

  • Hemolyzed samples

  • Severely lipemic specimens

  • Specimen labeled incorrectly or not labeled

Reference Pages

Performed

Monday – Sunday, 16 hours a day 

Result available within 24 hours of receipt in laboratory 

NOTE: Specimens are refrigerated (2-8°) for 7 days before disposal

Contacts

Vibra Health Laboratory  

1307- A, Allen Dr Troy, MI 48083 

(248) 846-0663

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