Specimen: 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of random urine. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.
Stability (Room): 8 hrs
Stability (Refrigerated): 10 days
Stability (Frozen): N/A
Method: Spectrophotometry
Comment:
Price: Contact Medilab
Turnaround time (TAT): 7 – 15 days
Usage: Urinary amylase is useful in differentiating between Macroamylasemia and Pseudocyst of the pancreas. In case of the former, only serum levels are raised. In Pseudocysts, urinary level remains elevated for weeks after an episode of Acute pancreatitis.
Specialty: Gastroenterologist
Disease: Disorders of Pancreas
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Courier Charges:
Home Collection: Available
Department:
Pre-test Information: No special preparation required