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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

AMYI

Specimen Types:

Serum
Plasma

Container Types:

SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Collection & Request Instructions:

Not sent unless total serum amylase >200 U/L. Consult Pathologist in Biochem.

Minimum volume aliquoted sample 0.5 mL

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store frozen

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Daily

External Laboratory:

The Children's Hospital at Westmead

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice

Must be approved by Chemical Pathologist.

Assay performed by Westmead's Biochemistry Lab (02) 9845 3283.