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AMYLASE, SERUM

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Specimen Required

​​3 mL plain blood

Method

​​Enzymatic

Reference Interval / Value

≥ 13 yrs: 38 - 149 U/L

Turnaround Time

​Mean = 4 hrs, Range: 3 – 5 hrs

Day(s) Test Set up

​Daily, 24-h STAT

Change History Notes

  • 31 Mar 2020 12:15 PM

    Method and Reference Interval are updated on 31 Mar 2020.

  • 29 Apr 2013 06:50 PM

    Reference Interval has been last updated on 22 Apr 2013.

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Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025