A circulating enzyme used as a marker of tissue damage.
Tube
11 (FL) – Plain Fluid
ID
Tests&Tubes0009
Additional information
Some GI abnormalities, such as pancreatitis, perforated peptic ulcers and necrotic bowel, may allow pancreatic secretions to enter the peritoneal cavity. Peritoneal fluid can find its way into a pleural space, and therefore pancreatitis may present with pleural effusion.
Turn around
A&E: N/A
Day Case: 24 Hours
In-Patient: 24 Hours
Out-Patient: N/A
GP: N/A
Send to
Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact
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Collection Con
Minimum volume: 500µl fluid
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements
Sample REQ
Fluid
Ref. Range Notes
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Units
iu/L