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What is an amylase urine test?
This test measures the amount of enzyme amylase in the urine. It can be measured in both urine and blood.
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What is amylase?
It is an enzyme that is mainly found in the pancreas as ‘pancreatic amylase‘ and in the salivary gland as ‘salivary amylase’. Amylase is present in very small amounts in the liver, small intestinal epithelium, ovaries, and fallopian tubes.
What is the role of amylase in the body?
The role of serum amylase is to digest complex carbohydrates.
What is the normal range of urine amylase?
The normal range for urine amylase is 2.6 to 21.2 IU/h
Why is it done?
A test for amylase is to diagnose various conditions:
- It is used to diagnose pancreatic problems like pancreatitis. It is also used to check alcoholism effects.
- It is used to check the swelling and inflammation of the salivary glands.
- It is done as a routine checkup for amylase levels in a patient who has already been diagnosed with a pancreatic problem.
Why do I need this test?
If you are having symptoms of pancreatitis or another problem with the pancreas. The symptoms may include:
- Abdominal or back pain
- Nausea & vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fowl-smelling, greasy stools
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Weight lose
What other tests might I have along with the amylase urine test?
- Lipase
- Trypsinogen
- Hematocrit
- Liver function tests
- Abdominal CT
- Abdominal ultrasound
- MRI scan
What does high amylase urine indicate?
If the amylase levels are higher than normal then it may include certain health conditions:
- Acute pancreatitis
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Cancer of the pancreas, breast, colon, ovary, or lung
- Ascites (swelling in the abdomen)
- Appendicitis
- Acute cholecystitis
- Ruptured ectopic pregnancy
- Tumors in the prostate
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- High levels of triglycerides
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
What does low amylase urine indicate?
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Liver failure
- Cystic fibrosis
- Pre-eclampsia
- Kidney-related disease
