Test Directory

Loinc

Expected Turnaround

24 hours

Information

Diagnosis and monitoring of acute pancreatitis.

Collection Information

Methodology

Enzymatic colorimetric

Limitations

Icodextrin‑based drugs may lead to decreased amylase results.

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis, Gross Lipemia

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 1 month

Alias

Amylase; Amylase, Total

Container Type

Serum, gel separator, SST

Minimum Volume

1 ML

Age Range

0 - 999

Sex

Generic

Units of Measure

Reference Range

28 - 100

Panic Range