Amylase Fractionation, Pancreatic Amylase
7 days
Total amylase: enzymatic, pancreatic and salivary amylase: salivary amylase is inhibited by specific antibodies and the remaining pancreatic amylase is determined by an enzymatic, colorimetric method. Salivary amylase is calculated as the difference between the total and pancreatic amylase.
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Separates pancreatic and salivary isoenzymes of amylase. Helps differentiate source of elevated total amylase.
Serum (preferred) lithium heparin Plasma is acceptable
2 mL
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (heparin) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |