Amylase

An amylase test measures the amount of amylase in your blood or urine (pee). Amylase is an enzyme, a protein that speeds up chemical reactions in your body. Amylase helps you digest carbohydrates. Most of the amylase in your body is made by your pancreas and salivary (spit) glands.

Tests for amylase in blood or urine are mainly used to diagnose problems with your pancreas, including pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas. The test is also used to monitor chronic (long-term) pancreatitis.

Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine

Normal range

1 published range, each from a named source

117 U/hr drawn: all ages · American Board of Internal Medicine (Laboratory Test Reference Ranges)

Normal: 1–17 U/hr

Ranges from American Board of Internal Medicine (Laboratory Test Reference Ranges).

details

Sample: Urine · LOINC
Code: LOINC 1799-6 · U/hr
Also known as: Alpha amylase, Ams, Amyl, Amylase, Diastase

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