Amylase2hurcrate
A urine test that measures amylase enzyme levels over a 2-hour period to evaluate pancreatic function.
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Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 15350-2
- Short code
- Amylase 2h Ur-cRate
- Synonyms
- Amylase 2h Ur-cRate
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- urine
- Container
- Sterile urine container
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 20
- Ref high
- 400
- Critical range
- — – 500 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 82670
- Specimen volume
- 10 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 2h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
The urine amylase test measures the amount of amylase—an enzyme that helps digest carbohydrates—in your urine collected over a 2-hour period. Amylase is normally produced by the pancreas and salivary glands. When the pancreas is inflamed or damaged, amylase leaks into the blood and urine in higher than normal amounts.
How is the test performed?
You will be given a special container to collect all urine produced during a 2-hour period. It is important to collect every urine sample during this time frame. The container should be kept cool if storage is needed. After collection, the urine is sent to a laboratory where the amylase level is measured.
Why might I need this test?
Your doctor may order this test if you have symptoms of pancreatic problems, such as severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, or loss of appetite. It is commonly used to diagnose and monitor conditions like acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, or pancreatic duct blockage.
Reference range
Premenopausal: 20-400 pg/mL; Postmenopausal: <30 pg/mLN/A
No special preparation usually required. Stay well hydrated. Inform your healthcare provider of all medications and supplements you are taking.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Frequently asked questions
Does this test require any special preparation?
Are there any risks associated with this test?
How long does it take to get results?
What happens if my results are abnormal?
Sources
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