Description
May be used to differentiate between salivary/pancreatic diseases where total amylase is elevated. Will also detect macroamylase.
Also known as
AMYISO, Macroamylase
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Additional information
Not applicable
Sending address
Chemical Pathology Reception
Level 1, Camelia Botnar Building
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Laboratory service
Chemical Pathology
Sample requirements
0.5 ml lithium heparin plasma / serum, send frozen.
Reference range
Qualitative report
Turnaround time
Up to 5 weeks
Disease / group
Unexplained high enzyme activity.
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Not required