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:

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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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Home Collection: Available

Department:

Pre-test Information: No special preparation required