Hi Eileen,
	We use Sigma Amylase ( Type V1-B: from Porcine Pancreas ) We use it
as a 1% solution in distilled water for 15mins at room temperature.
	Alex Brown
	Crosshouse Hospital
	Kilmarnock, Scotland

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From: Eileen_Dusek@cdh.org
To: HistoNet@pathology.swmed.edu
Subject: PAS DIASTASE
Date: Thursday, May 11, 2000 5:21PM

Hello everyone,
Does anyone have a procedure for Pas Diastase without using saliva.  In
this day and age of safety i am surprised we still use our own saliva.
I know Sigma has an Amylase Type IX-A, is anyone familar with using this
product, or any other type of diastase or amylase.
Thank you all very much.

Eileen  Dusek
Central Dupage Hospital