Amylase (Urine)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UAMY

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0239

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

2 days at 15 to 25°C

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Urine Amylase

Turnaround Time

1 day

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5

Additional Specimen Information

URINE SPECIMEN: Random urine or a timed specimen. No preservative.

Last updated: 23/07/2026