Amylase

United Arab Emirates2 × 10 ml

2 × 10 ml

Contact via WhatsApp

— Test information

What does this test measure?

α-Amylase, an enzyme produced mainly by the exocrine pancreas and salivary glands that hydrolyses carbohydrates.

Why is it ordered?

Chiefly used to diagnose pancreatic disease such as acute or chronic pancreatitis; hyperamylasaemia may also occur in renal insufficiency, abdominal conditions, salivary gland lesions, macroamylasaemia and diabetic ketoacidosis.

Normal range

Serum (37 ºC): 22–80 U/L

Sample type

Serum, plasma or urine

— Related products

BIOSAM

Albumin

BCG colorimetric albumin determination.

1 × 150 ml

BIOSAM

Alkaline Phosphatase

Alkaline phosphatase enzyme reagent.

75 ml

BIOSAM

Bilirubin Total/Direct

Total and direct bilirubin combined kit, 2 × 75 ml.

2 × 75 ml

BIOSAM

Calcium (Mono)

Single-reagent calcium determination.

Mono25 tests