Amylase is an enzyme that helps digest carbohydrates such as glycogen and starch.
Amylase is produced mainly in the pancreas and the glands that make saliva.
Amylase tests are normally used to diagnose or monitor diseases of the pancreas and sometimes used in conjunction with Lipase tests. They may also detect some digestive tract problems.
Normally, only low levels of amylase are found in the blood or urine. However, if the pancreas or salivary glands become damaged or blocked, more amylase is usually released into the blood and urine.
Amylase levels rise for only a short time in the blood. In the urine, amylase may remain high for several days.
A specially labelled blood sample collection kit containing everything needed by a nurse or doctor to take the blood sample. The kit will be unique and coded specifically to you.
A Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire is included with this test. It covers important areas such as illness, injuries, medical conditions, medication, family health history and much more.
The Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire provides us with vital information which can affect how your results are interpreted and what advice you receive.
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