Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
SAMY
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0272
Laboratory Handling
Registration
p-Amylase: Alpha Code: PAMY (PANCREATIC), Numeric Code: 0285
Test Adds Requirement
A specific assay for P-amylase is available either as a standalone test or together with total amylase.
P-amylase needs to be specifically requested or test added within 6 days of collection.
P-amylase is no longer automatically performed on all raised total amylase results.
Sample Stability
7 days at 15-25°C, 1 month at 2-8°C
Associated Tests
Synonyms
Serum Amylase, p-amylase, Pancreatic amylase
Turnaround Time
3 hours
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
3.5
No of Samples Required
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Additional Specimen Information
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer PST Blood (Preferred)
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer Heparin Blood
0.5 mL Paediatric Microtainer Plain Blood
Last updated: 27/07/2026