📌 What is the Amylase Test?
A blood or urine test that measures amylase, an enzyme produced by the pancreas and salivary glands to help digest carbohydrates.
📊 Normal Ranges
✔ Blood Amylase: 30 - 110 U/L (varies by lab)
✔ Urine Amylase (24-hour sample): 2 - 17 U/h (varies by lab)
🚨 High Levels May Indicate:
🔺 Acute or chronic pancreatitis
🔺 Gallbladder disease
🔺 Kidney disease (affects amylase clearance)
🔺 Gastrointestinal issues (intestinal blockage, peptic ulcers)
📉 Low Levels May Indicate:
🔻 Pancreatic insufficiency (low enzyme production)
🔻 Severe liver disease
🔻 Cystic fibrosis
🎯 Purpose of the Test
✅ Diagnoses pancreatic disorders (e.g., pancreatitis)
✅ Assesses kidney function and digestive issues
✅ Helps investigate abdominal pain, nausea, and fever
✅ Monitors conditions affecting amylase production and clearance
💡 Key Facts
🔹 Amylase is filtered by the kidneys, so both blood & urine tests are used
🔹 A 24-hour urine collection gives a better assessment of enzyme levels
🔹 Other tests, like lipase, are often performed alongside amylase for diagnosis