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Home Our Specialties Elab Book Amylase

Amylase

BC0020

Synonym(s):
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Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Storage/Transport

​Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the Clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Orderable as Urgent? Yes
Turn Around Time
Routine: Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs)
Reference Value(s)

 

Age

Reference Range (U/L)

Female

Male

0 - <15 days

3 - 10

15 days - <13 weeks

2 - 22

13 weeks - <1 year

3 - 50

1 year - <18 years

25 - 101

≥18 years

28 - 100

 
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 30 Nov 2024 10:00 AM

    ​Update reference values

  • 12 Jul 2024 12:00 PM

    Updated Reference Value(s).

  • 25 Mar 2024 09:00 AM

    ​Updated specimen requirement. 

  • 19 Oct 2021 11:20 AM

    ​Updated Specimen Requirement.

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Last Updated - 18 Jun 2025

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