Pathology tests database

Sample and container requirements

Plain Spot Urine Plain 24 hr Urine

Minimum volume required

Special requirements

None

Patient preparation

None

Sample viability

Turnaround time

This assay is run throughout the day and night. The in-lab turnaround time is normally less than 24 hours.

Reference range

Random: Females: 21 – 447 U/L Males: 16 – 491 U/L Timed Urine: 1 – 17 U/hr 24 hr Urine (Adults): 170 – 2000 U/L (Source: Abbott Diagnostics)

Clinical guidance

Amylase is important for diagnosis and monitoring of acute or chronic pancreatitis. It is excreted by glomerular filtration with 50% being reabsored by the tubules. Measurement of urine amylase can indicate chronic hyperamylasemia, as well as renal insufficiency and diabetic nephropathy. It can also be measured to exclude macroamylasemia . Please refer to LabTestsOnlineUK to learn more about amylase. https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/amylase-test

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