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Amylase Enzymatic Serum Test Overview

An amylase enzymatic serum test measures the amount of amylase in a person's blood.

Amylase is a digestive protein normally found in the pancreas and salivary glands. Any pancreatic injury may result in increased levels of amylase in the blood. Amylase enzymatic serum test is used to assess the levels of amylase in the blood. 

Reasons for Undergoing the Amylase Test 

The Amylase Test is a crucial diagnostic tool for assessing pancreatic and digestive health. There are several reasons why your doctor might recommend an amylase blood test: 

  • To diagnose acute or chronic pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas, characterised by symptoms like severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever 

  • To investigate suspected pancreatic disorders such as pancreatic pseudocyst, abscess, or cancer 

  • To diagnose salivary gland diseases like mumps or blockage of the salivary gland duct 

  • To monitor individuals with cystic fibrosis, as high amylase levels can indicate thick mucus plugs blocking digestive enzymes 

  • To help diagnose or rule out other conditions such as gallstones, intestinal blockage, perforated ulcer, or viral hepatitis 

List of Parameters Considered During the Amylase Test 

The S Amylase Test, or the Serum Amylase Test, measures the level of amylase enzyme in the blood, urine, or sometimes in peritoneal fluid. The key parameters considered are: 

  • Amylase Enzyme: This enzyme, produced primarily by the pancreas and salivary glands, helps break down carbohydrates and starches into sugars.  

  • Normal blood amylase levels range from 40 to 140 units per litre (U/L) or 0.38 to 1.42 microkat/L (µkat/L), although this may vary slightly among laboratories. 

  • High levels can indicate acute pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, salivary gland infections or blockages, intestinal blockage, and other conditions such as cholecystitis, perforated ulcer, or viral hepatitis.  

  • Low levels may suggest chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, liver failure, kidney disease, or other conditions like bone fracture, congestive heart failure, or gastrointestinal cancer. 

Home Collection for Amylase Test Near You 

At Metropolis Healthcare, we understand the importance of convenience and accessibility when it comes to healthcare. Which is why we provide a reliable home sample collection service for the Amylase Test. Our trained phlebotomists will visit you at your doorstep to collect the required blood samples, ensuring your comfort and safety. We follow highest standards in sample handling and testing accuracy, so you can trust the reliability of your results. With our commitment to quality and and timely reporting, you can expect your Serum Amylase Test results to be delivered promptly.  

By choosing Metropolis Healthcare's home collection service, you're not just opting for convenience; you're choosing a healthcare partner dedicated to providing an accurate diagnostic solutions in the comfort of your own home. 

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Serum Amylase Test Price

Metropolis Healthcare is a leading diagnostics centre and pathology lab in India equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technologies that provides the Serum Amylase Test with a clear pricing structure. The Serum Amylase Test Price in Mumbai is ₹ 700. We are committed to deliver accurate and quality results from the best labs in India with complete transparency regarding test cost and turnaround time. No matter where you are, we strive to offer patients high-quality service that is affordable and accessible.

Frequently Asked Questions

This enzyme is produced in the pancreas; hence its estimation yields information about the functioning of pancreas and also indicative of several pancreatic disorders-acute pancreatitis, importantly. It can also be used to diagnose chronic pancreatitis and other pancreatic disorders. 

Your doctor may recommend amylase enzymatic serum test for you if you show symptoms of a pancreatic disorder. The symptoms include:

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Severe pain in the abdomen
  • Loss of appetite
  • Recurring Fever

Amylase is one of several enzymes produced by the pancreas in order to facilitate digestion of carbohydrates. Amylase enzymatic serum test measures the amount of amylase in the blood or urine or sometimes in peritoneal fluid-fluid present in the abdomen.

The test is used in :
- Acute Inflammation Of Pancreas.
- Diagnose suspected cases of acute pancreatitis
- Monitor the effectiveness of treatment for pancreatic disease.
- To help diagnose or monitor treatment for other disorders that may affect amylase levels, such as salivary gland disorders and certain digestive conditions. 
- Monitor the pancreatic affection in cases of crohn's disease, coeliac disease and cystic fibrosis.  

The test measures the levels of amylase in the blood. 

This test requires a blood sample. A tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is then asked to make a fist. This helps in the build-up of blood filling the veins. The skin is disinfected before needle insertion and the blood sample is collected in vacutainer. 

High levels are seen in various pancreatic as well as salivary gland disorders, intestinal blockage, peptic ulcer, appendicitis, viral hepatitis, burns and acute alcohol poisoning.
Low levels are seen in bone fracture, chronic heart failure, chronic pancreatitis, liver and kidney diseases

The Amylase Test is a medical test that measures the level of amylase enzyme in the blood, urine, or peritoneal fluid. Amylase helps digest carbohydrates and starches.

The Serum Amylase Test is recommended when there are symptoms suggesting pancreatic disorders, such as severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, or jaundice. It is also used for monitoring conditions like cystic fibrosis or after gallstone removal. 

The Serum Amylase Test is essential for diagnosing and monitoring pancreatic diseases, particularly acute and chronic pancreatitis. It helps identify the cause of pancreas-related symptoms and monitor treatment efficacy. 

Amylase Tests can be performed at any age when symptoms or conditions necessitate it. There is no specific age limit for the amylase blood test. 

Conditions that can increase amylase levels include acute pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, salivary gland infections or blockages, intestinal blockage, cholecystitis, perforated ulcer, viral hepatitis, mumps, drug use, and appendicitis. 

Conditions that can decrease amylase levels include chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, liver failure, kidney disease, bone fracture, congestive heart failure, gastrointestinal cancer, and pregnancy. 

Controlling elevated amylase levels involves addressing the underlying condition, which may include treatment for pancreatitis, management of salivary gland issues, surgical intervention for gallstones or pancreatic cancer, and dietary changes to support pancreatic function. 

Factors that can affect Amylase Test results include medications (aspirin, birth control pills, opiates, diuretics), alcohol consumption, kidney disease, liver failure, and certain drugs like asparaginase, cholinergic medicines, ethacrynic acid, and methyldopa. 

Additional tests, besides the S Amylase Test, may include a lipase test, ultrasound or CT scans, urine Amylase Test, blood tests for other pancreatic enzymes and markers, and imaging tests to rule out other conditions. 

The benefits of the amylase blood test include early diagnosis of pancreatic disorders, monitoring treatment efficacy, identifying salivary gland or intestinal issues, and helping rule out other abdominal conditions. 

Fasting is generally not necessary before an Amylase Test. However, it is advisable to avoid alcohol consumption and to inform your doctor about any medications you are currently taking. 

Yes, some labs like Metropolis Healthcare provides home sample collection service for the Amylase Test, where a trained phlebotomist will collect the required blood sample at your doorstep. 

Amylase Test results are usually ready after 4 hours, depending on when the sample is collected and processed. 

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