Alpha-Amylase Activity Test
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Price
$285 per analysis
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Turnaround time 12 - 15 Business Days
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Rush Available
Technical data sheet
Print- Method description
Extracted samples are reacted with alpha amylase specific substrate. Colored product is released by amylase and measured using a spectrophotometer.
- Acceptable matrices
Cereal grain, purified enzymes
- Unacceptable matrices
Highly pigmented foods
- Limit of quantitation
0.03 CU/g
- Equipment
Spectrophotometer
- Method reference
AOAC 2002.01
- Reportable unit
CU/g (Ceralpha Units / g)
- Sample size requirements
20 g
- Information required by submitter
Please supply estimates
- Additional information
The source of the enzyme is needed to complete testing. Estimates on enzyme preps appreciated. Some conversion factors exist. Please contact us with questions.
Common Alpha-Amylase Activity Test Testing Questions
We make every effort to keep our methods and detection limits up to date according to the latest standards and qualifications. If you have any questions regarding the limit of detection/quantification or method references, please contact our Customer Service team at 1-800-245-5615.
Our standard turnaround time is 10 business days for most assays. There are some assays that require a longer turnaround time. We also offer a RUSH service that is half the time of the standard turnaround time of the assay at double the cost of the assay. A few assays that we provide cannot be rushed due to the nature of the test. Please check the specific assay you are interested in regarding the ability to RUSH the turnaround time.
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