AMYLASE

ENZYMES
Other Test Name:–  Amy
Special Instructions:No alcohol intake for 24 hours.
Specimen Requirements:Specimen: Serum
Volume: 3mL
Minimum Volume: 1mL
Container: Red or Gold tube
Causes for Rejection:– Quantity not sufficient
– Improper collection tube used
– Improperly labeled specimen
Stability Requirements:Room Temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 1 month
Use:– To monitor problems involving the pancreas.
Methodology :– Enzymatic colorimetric assay
Limitation :– Highly turbid and grossly lipemic samples