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Amylase isoenzymes / macroamylase

Amylase isoenzymes / macroamylase

Determination of amylase isoenzymes (salivary or pancreatic) where amylase is elevated but source is unclear.

Tube 01 (SE) - Serum Gel
ID Tests&Tubes0151
Additional Information Test is not routinely available, please discuss request with the Duty Biochemist (0113 39 26922 option 2).
Turn Around Turnaround time stated Synnovis (King’s College Hospital): 5 days
Send to Blood Sciences LGI. Test referred to Synnovis (King’s College Hospital, London).
Contact For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net.
Advice Full sendaway test details logged internally on the referred test database [BSF2REC17003]
Collection Con Instructions to lab: Centrifuge sample, separate and store serum in the fridge. Minimum sample volume 0.5 mL of serum.
Sample REQ Blood
Ref. Range Notes Interpretation will be provided on the report.
Telepath No code. Book in as PROB1L (comment NRSOT) & SA1R