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Amylase
Also known as: Amylase, blood and urine
Formal name: Amylase
Related tests: Lipase
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At A Glance
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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
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This article was last reviewed on December 27, 2006
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