Amylase Isoenzymes (AMY ISO)
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| Synonyms:
| Amylase fractionation; Isoamylase |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) SST (serum separator), Red (no preservative)or Green (heparin) top vacutainer tube.
Serum is the preferred specimen type. |
| Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL serum |
| Collection: | If tube other than an SST or PST (plasma separator tube) is collected, transfer serum or plasma to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport.
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Hemolysis; use of anticoagulants other than lithium heparin ; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Salivary (S): 0-70%; Pancreatic(P): 0-55% |
| Methodology: | Cellulose acetate electrophoresis |
| Test Use: | Evaluate parotitis and pancreatic disease |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | Specimen sent to LabCorp. Test code # 123110.
Macroamylase (if present); percentages of P1, P2, P3, S1, S2, S3; quantitative P and S; total amylase.
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| Testing Facility: | LabCorp |