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Details : NRMeth 70 - IFCC reference measurement procedure (37 °C) for amylase

Type (acronym)rmp
Typereference measurement procedure
Unique Nomination NumberNRMeth 70
Analyte Namealpha-amylase
IUPAC IFCC NumberEC 3.2.1.1
Method capable of Traceability of Analyte to SI or Defined ProcedureDefined procedure
Applicable Matriceslyophilized, fresh, or frozen human serum or plasma
NameIFCC reference measurement procedure (37 °C) for amylase
Organization that developed Validated MethodIFCC
Measurement Techniques UsedKinetic spectrophotometry
Comments 1IFCC Mail Ballot in Preparation
QuantityCatalytic amount
From (0)0.102
To (0)12
Unit (0)µkat/l
Level of Confidence (%)95%
Comments on Uncertainty Range2.7 % to open
Peer Reviewed PublicationClin. Chem. Lab. Med., 2006, 44, 1146-1155
Measurand Clearly DefinedBy procedure itself
Multiple Testing Sites Not Required to obtain a Single ValueNo
Review Team Nameenzymes
Analyte Category NameEnzymes
Measurement principle/techniqueSpectrophotometry