Test Name
AMYLOID A (SAA)
Aliases
-
Abbreviations
SAA
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
SPECIAL CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
10
TAT Units
DAYS
Test Requirements
2mL serum
SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated
ANALYTE STABILITY
Room Temperature: 3 DAYS at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 8 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 3 MONTHS at -20°C
Clinical Utility
Serum amyloid A (SAA) is an early and sensitive blood biomarker for tissue injury and inflammation.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026