AMYLASE, PANCREATIC APLHA, URINE, DIASTASE, URINE
| Urinary amylase is useful in differentiating between Macroamylasemia and Pseudocyst of the pancreas. In case of the former, only serum levels are raised. In Pseudocysts, urinary level remains elevated for weeks after an episode of Acute pancreatitis |
Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
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Report Delivery : Daily |
AMYLASE, PANCREATIC ALPHA, URINE; DIASTASE, URINE
| Test Code | A-079 |
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| Test Description | **AMYLASE, PANCREATIC ALPHA, URINE; DIASTASE, URINE |
| Clinical Category | Pancreatic disorders |
| Sample | 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of random urine |
| Method/Technology | Spectrophotometry |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |