Amylase

What this laboratory test evaluates

Amylase Test
This test measures the levels of amylase, an enzyme mainly produced by the pancreas and salivary glands. This can aid in diagnosing inflammatory conditions such as acute pancreatitis. Serum amylase levels typically rise within 6-24 hours of pancreatic inflammation, peaking for several days, and then normalizing within 3-7 days. Elevated amylase can also result from salivary gland inflammation (such as mumps), biliary tract disease, bowel obstruction, or medications like morphine that affect pancreatic duct sphincter function.

What patients is this test right for?This test is often ordered for individuals showing symptoms of acute pancreatitis or other conditions affecting the pancreas and salivary glands.

What type of sample is required for this test?1 mL serum.
Transport Container: Serum separator tube (SST).
Transport room temperature.

Test ResourcesFor more information, please consult your healthcare provider.

Additional test information

Amylase Test – This test measures the levels of amylase, an enzyme mainly produced by the pancreas and salivary glands. This can aid in diagnosing inflammatory conditions such as acute pancreatitis. Serum amylase levels typically rise within 6-24 hours of pancreatic inflammation, peaking for several days, and then normalizing within 3-7 days. Elevated amylase can also result from salivary gland inflammation (such as mumps), biliary tract disease, bowel obstruction, or medications like morphine that affect pancreatic duct sphincter function.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Serum
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.