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Amylase

Also known as: Amylase, blood and urine
Formal name: Amylase
Related tests: Lipase
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To diagnose and monitor pancreatitis or other pancreatic diseases

When to get tested?
When you have symptoms of a pancreatic disorder, such as severe abdominal pain, fever, loss of appetite, or nausea

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm; sometimes a 24-hour urine sample



This article was last reviewed on December 27, 2006.
 
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