Amylase, urine

Test Code

AMYLASE, URINE

Alias/See Also

Chemistry

Preferred Specimen

Random urine

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 2 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): >10 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): >3 weeks

Methodology
Enzymatic-DS

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

TAT 1 day

Reference Range

Random <15 IUNITS/L , 1hr: 1-17 IU/hr, 2hr: 4-37 IU/2hr

Clinical Significance

Urinary amylase is useful in the consideration of macroamylasemia and pseudocyst of the pancreas. With macroamylasemia, only the serum concentration is elevated. With pseudocysts, the urinary concentration remains elevated for weeks after an episode of acute pancreatitis.

Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973
Alternate contact: Joseph A. Manzone, Jamaica Plain 857-364-5092

Last Updated: May 17, 2022

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