Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Amylase – Fluid
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Units:U/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:4 hrs from receipt
Test Code:FAM
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:Pleural fluid amylase is elevated if: Fluid Amylase >ULN or fluid:serum amylase ratio >1.1
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 ext 88266
