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
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Treatment with icodextrin can result in decreased amylase results at therapeutically relevant interferent concentrations. Samples from patients with this treatment should not be tested.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 ext 88266
