Amylase Test

Amylase Test

Category
Digestive
Sample
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
In 2 days
Fasting
No Fasting
Age
5+ Years

What Is This Test?

Measures amylase, a digestive enzyme produced mainly by the pancreas and salivary glands.

Why this test is performed?

Helps diagnose acute pancreatitis in people with severe upper abdominal pain, and evaluate salivary gland problems such as mumps.

Who should take this test?

Abdominal pain, diarrhoea, bloating, indigestion or suspected digestive disease.

Test Preparation

No fasting needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Lipase is more specific for pancreatitis and stays raised longer; both are often tested together.

No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.

Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.

Usually within 11–35 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.

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