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Amylase, timed (2 hour) urine
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | Yes, if testing is requested between midnight and 8:00 AM. |
| Available Stat? | Yes |
| Test code | AMYU |
| Test group | Amylase |
| Performed by | Parnassus Chemistry |
| In House Availability | Test available 7 days per week from 8:00 AM to midnight only. |
| Method | Spectrophotometric, enzymatic rate |
| Collection Instructions | Two hour collection recommended |
| Container type | 24 hour urine collection container |
| Amount to Collect | Complete collection |
| Sample type | Timed urine collection (2 hour) |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL urine |
| Min. Volume | 0.5 mL urine |
| Units | U/hour |
| Normal range | 1-17 U/hour |
| Synonyms | Diastase |
| Stability | Refrigerated 2 days |
| Turn around times | STAT 1 hour, Routine same or next day |
| Additional information | Reference range adapted from Tietz, Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry, 5th ed., 2001 |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:37:43 PM |
| Entry Number | 57 |
| Lab Procedure Link | Click here for Procedure |
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