Amylase, Pancreatic, Serum

Test Overview

Test Methodology

Colorimetric Reaction

Test Usage

Evaluation of patients suspected of having acute pancreatitis.

Reference Range*

0 - <24 months: 0-20 U/L; 2 - <18 years: 9-35 U/L; > or = 18 years: 13-53 U/L

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Limitations

Not useful for diagnosing pancreatic cancer.

Test Details

Days Test Performed

Monday - Saturday

Analytic Time

2 - 4 days

Soft Order Code

PAMY

MiChart Code

Pancreatic Amylase

Synonyms

Amylase Isoenzyme, Pancreatic
Pancreatic Isomylase
PAMY
AMYLASE, PANCREATIC, SERUM

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Laboratory

Sendout

Laboratory Reference

Mayo PAMY (80376)

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Specimen Requirements

Offsite Collection Instructions

Collect blood in red top or SST tube from a fasting patient. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.

Special Handing

Fasting specimen.

Container

Normal Volume

1.0 mL serum

Minimum Volume