Description

Intended Use

For the quantitative in vitro determination of Amylase in serum, plasma or urine. This product is suitable for automated, semi-automated and manual use.

Clinical Significance

The method uses ethylidene blocked p nitrophenyl maltoheptaoside as substrate. The indicator enzyme glucosidase, used to release the p nitrophenol, is also employed in the method. The terminal glucose of the substrate is chemically blocked preventing cleavage by the indicator enzymes.