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Amylase testing determines the level of amylase in your blood or urine (pee). Amylase is an enzyme or special protein that aids in carbohydrate digestion. The pancreas and salivary glands produce the majority of the amylase in your body.
It is normal to have a small amount of amylase in your blood and urine. However, having too much or too little may indicate a pancreas or salivary gland disorder, or another medical condition.
Amylase test, serum amylase, urine amylase
What is its purpose?
Amylase tests in blood or urine are primarily used to diagnose pancreas problems, such as pancreatitis, which is an inflammation of the pancreas. It is also used to track chronic (ongoing) pancreatitis.
Amylase levels rise and fall in blood before they rise and fall in urine, so an amylase urine test can be performed before or after an amylase blood test.
One or both types of amylase tests may also be used to aid in the diagnosis or monitoring of other conditions that may affect amylase levels, such as salivary gland disorders and certain digestive conditions.
What is the purpose of an amylase test?
If you have symptoms of a pancreatic disorder, your doctor may order an amylase blood and/or urine test. Symptoms can appear suddenly or gradually and include:
- Upper abdominal (belly) pain that may spread to your back or worsen after eating
- Appetite loss
- Vomiting and nausea
- Fever
- Rapid heartbeat
- Jaundice
- Stool with a foul odour (poop)
Your doctor may also order an amylase test to monitor an existing pancreas condition, such as:
- Pancreatitis chronica
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Eating problems
- Cystic fibrosis (CF)
- Addiction to alcohol
- Recovery from gallstone removal following a gallbladder attack
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