Amylase (serum)

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Samples required

● Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

Observe correct sample draw order to avoid citrate, fluoride or EDTA contamination. Information on draw order is available here.

Test indications

Factors affecting test performance/ results

Citrate, fluoride, and EDTA interfere - avoid contamination of serum samples.

Icodextrin-based drugs may lead to decreased amylase results.

In very rare cases, gammopathy, in particular type IgM (Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia), may cause unreliable results.

Results should always be assessed in conjunction with the patient’s medical history, clinical examination and other findings.

Reference range

28 - 100 IU/L
_{Source: Roche Cobas^® Amylase kit insert, 2024-07, V9.0}

Turnaround time

Same day (within 1h if urgent)

Enquiries

Biochemistry (Automation)