Test Catalog
Test Code: L01747
FLUID FOR AMYLASE
Department:
CL. CHEMISTRY
Source:
ALL BODY FLUIDS
Specimen Volume:
(3-5 ML)
Prefered Top:
PLAIN STERILE CONTAINER (NO PRESERVATIVE)
Alternative Top:
N/A
Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:
N/A
Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:
18-25OC FOR 8 HOURS 2-8OC AFTER 8 HOURS TO 7 DAYS - 20OC AFTER 7 DAYS FOR UPTO 30 DAYS
Instrument/Methdology:
ROCHE COBAS /SPECTROPHOTOMETRY
Turn Around Time (TAT):
24 HRS EXCEPT SUNDAY AND HOLIDAY (Day/s)
Intend Use:
IF A PLEURAL EFFUSION OCCURS AS A COMPLICATION OF ACUTE PANCREATITIS, EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF PANCREATIC AMYLASE (P-AMYLASE) IN THE EFFUSION POINTS TO PANCREATITIS AS THE CAUSE.
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