Amylase (serum/plasma)
A circulating enzyme used as a marker of tissue damage.
| Tube | 01 (SE) - Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0010 |
| Additional Information | Amylase is also raised in acute abdominal disorders, biliary tract disease, DKA, renal failure, ruptured ectopic pregnancy, macroamylasaemia, pancreatic pseudocyst, salivary gland inflammation (mumps). If amylase levels remain high for a prolonged period of time consider macroamylasaemia or a pancreatic pseudocyst. A urine amylase/creatinine ratio may be useful in such cases and also for diagnostic purposes when presentaion of acute pancreatitis is late. |
| Turn Around | A&E: 1 hour Day Case: 4 Hours In-Patient: 6 Hours Out-Patient: 24 Hours GP: 24 Hours |
| Send to | Blood Sciences Cross Site |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | IIntensive care units, renal unit, transplant unit, patients on IV heparin use lithium-heparin (Green with Yellow ring) tube. Minimum volume: 500µl serum / plasma Instructions for Lab: Store at 2-8oC centrifuged prior to analysis if delayed |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Blood Sciences reference ranges are available through the useful information and links page: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Units | iu/L |
| Telepath | AMY1L |
| ICE Codes | LAMY |
