A chemical produced by the pancreas and high levels are seen in acute pancreatitis. Acute pancreatitis is a potentially life-threatening condition where the patient develops abdominal pain and other systemic symptoms.
Amylase
£51.00
The test helps in the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. Amylase is an enzyme made mainly by the pancreas. It is released from the pancreas into the digestive tract to help digest starch in our food. It is usually present in the blood in small quantities. When cells in the pancreas are injured or if the pancreatic duct is blocked (by a gallstone or rarely by a tumour) increased amounts of amylase find their way into the bloodstream.
Est. Result Turnaround Time : 4 hours
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