Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD84289Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Amylase, Random Urine with Creatinine
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Urinary amylase is useful in the consideration of macroamylasemia and pseudocyst of the pancreas. With macroamylasemia, only the serum concentration is elevated. With pseudocysts, the urinary concentration remains elevated for weeks after an episode of acute pancreatitis.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Amylase, Random Urine
AnalyteAmylase, Random Urine
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Amylase/Creatinine Ratio
AnalyteAmylase/Creatinine Ratio
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Creatinine, Random Urine
AnalyteCreatinine, Random Urine
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Urine
Volume
10 mL random urine
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
sterile‑leak proof container
Causes for Rejection
Acidified urine
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
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