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    What is Amylase Test?

    The Amylase test measures the amount of amylase enzyme in your blood. This enzyme is primarily made by the salivary glands and pancreas and helps break down carbohydrates during digestion. Normally, a small amount of amylase is present in both your blood and urine. Blood amylase levels often change before urine levels do, so a urine test might be done at the same time or after the blood test. These tests are important for diagnosing or monitoring conditions that affect amylase levels, like pancreatic disorders, problems with the salivary glands, or certain digestive issues. High or low amylase levels may suggest health concerns such as infections, eating disorders, or alcohol-related conditions. If you're experiencing symptoms like severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite, your doctor might order this test to find out the cause of these symptoms.

    Amylase Test Parameters

    The Amylase test primarily focuses on one key parameter: the amount of amylase in the blood.

    Amylase is an enzyme that helps digest starches by breaking them down into simpler sugars, aiding the digestive process. There are three types of amylase enzymes: alpha, beta, and gamma. Among these, alpha-amylase is the one found in humans, located in both saliva and pancreatic fluid. This test is typically used to detect digestive problems, particularly those that affect the pancreas. Elevated amylase levels can also be seen in individuals with non-pancreatic abdominal pain or certain cancers, such as lung cancer. Doctors often order an amylase test alongside a lipase test to diagnose pancreatitis.

    Amylase Test Preparation

    Key points to remember before arranging an Amylase test in Noida:

    • Prerequisites

    Fasting is not necessary before having the Amylase test.

    • Best Time to Get Tested

    You can schedule this test at any time of day that is convenient for you.

    • Who Should Get the Amylase Test?

    This test is recommended for people experiencing symptoms of pancreatic disorders, such as abdominal discomfort or digestive issues. It may also be used in routine check-ups to evaluate pancreas health and overall health status.

    • Cautions Before Taking This Test

    There are no special preparations needed for the Amylase test. However, it’s always a good idea to consult with your doctor to confirm that this test is appropriate for your situation.

    Why Take the Amylase Test?

    The Amylase test is primarily used to diagnose pancreatic conditions, particularly pancreatitis, which is characterized by inflammation of the pancreas. Changes in amylase levels typically appear in the blood before they are noticeable in the urine, which is why a urine test may be conducted alongside or after the blood test. Your doctor might recommend an amylase test if you show signs of a pancreatic disorder. These symptoms can appear suddenly or develop over time and may include:

    • Pain in the upper abdomen that may spread to the back or worsen after eating

    • Loss of appetite

    • Nausea and vomiting

    • Fever

    • Increased heart rate

    • Yellowing of the skin or eyes, known as jaundice

    • Fatty, foul-smelling stools

    The amylase test may also be used to monitor ongoing pancreatic issues, such as chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, eating disorders, cystic fibrosis, alcohol-related problems, or post-gallbladder surgery recovery.

    Amylase Test Results and Interpretation

    In acute pancreatitis, amylase levels can rise significantly within 6 to 48 hours after symptoms begin. However, it’s important to note that higher amylase levels don’t always indicate a more severe case of pancreatitis. Typically, these levels return to normal within 3 to 5 days. If amylase levels remain elevated beyond this timeframe, it could suggest more serious complications, like pancreatic necrosis (death of pancreatic tissue) or the development of a pseudocyst (a fluid-filled sac).

    Low amylase levels could indicate problems with the liver, kidneys, or pancreas and may also be linked to conditions such as pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy) or cystic fibrosis.

    Elevated amylase levels, known as hyperamylasaemia, may also occur due to non-pancreatic conditions, including:

    • Inflammation of the salivary glands

    • Perforated peptic ulcers (open sores in the stomach or intestines)

    • Intestinal blockage

    • Tissue death due to a lack of blood flow (infarction)

    • Aortic aneurysm (bulging of the aorta)

    • Peritonitis (inflammation of the abdominal lining)

    By assessing these results, doctors can diagnose and treat a range of conditions affecting the pancreas and other digestive organs.

    FAQs on the Amylase Test

    The cost of the Amylase test is ₹450. This price includes fast home sample collection within 60 minutes after confirmation, with results provided within 6 hours.

    Yes, Orange Health Labs provides home sample collection services for the Amylase test in Noida. The sample can be collected at your home within 60 minutes of booking, subject to availability.

    The Amylase test measures the amylase enzyme level in the blood, which is useful in diagnosing pancreatic conditions such as pancreatitis and monitoring other health concerns.

    No, fasting is not necessary before taking the Amylase test.

    To book a blood test or health checkup, follow these steps:

    • Find the Test : Look for the Amylase test in Noida and select Orange Health from the list of options.

    • Review and Confirm : Select the Amylase test, check any prerequisites, provide your location, and confirm the booking by choosing a convenient time for sample collection.

    • Sample Collection : A trained eMedic will visit your home to collect the sample at the scheduled time.

    • Laboratory Processing : The collected sample will be sent to our ICMR-approved and NABL-accredited lab for testing.

    • Get Results : Your Amylase test results will be sent via email or WhatsApp within 6 hours and can also be accessed through the app.

    Normal amylase levels typically range between 30 to 110 U/L.

    After booking the Amylase test, an Orange Health eMedic will collect your sample within 60 minutes. You’ll receive your results online within 6 hours.

    Your doctor will decide how often you should undergo the Amylase test based on your health condition. It’s important to follow your doctor’s recommendations regarding how often to undergo this test.

    This test measures the concentration of the amylase enzyme present in the bloodstream.

    Orange Health Labs offers home sample collection for the Amylase test across Noida, covering areas such as Sector 1, Sector 15, Sector 18, Sector 26, Sector 37, Sector 50, Sector 62, Sector 76, Sector 93, Sector 100, Sector 104, Sector 110, Sector 120, Sector 128, Sector 137, Sector 150, Sector 168, Sector 71, Sector 63, Sector 22, Sector 41, Sector 108, Sector 47, Sector 121, Sector 45.

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    References

    1. Medline Plus. Amylase Test: MedlinePlus Lab Test Information [Internet].  Available from:  https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/amylase-test/
    2. Cleveland Clinic. Amylase Test: What It Is, Purpose, Procedure & Results [Internet].  Available from:  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/22386-amylase-test
    3. Akinfemiwa O, Muniraj T, Zubair M. Amylase [Internet]. PubMed. Treasure Island (FL)  Available from:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557738/