Amylaseurccnc
A urine test that measures amylase enzyme levels to evaluate pancreatic function and diagnose conditions affecting the pancreas.
{"Measures amylase enzyme in urine, produced mainly by the pancreas and salivary glands","Helps diagnose pancreatitis (pancreas inflammation) and other pancreatic disorders","Simple urine sample collection; no special preparation typically required","Results are compared with blood amylase levels for comprehensive evaluation","Elevated levels may indicate pancreatic inflammation, blockage, or other conditions"}
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 1799-6
- Short code
- Amylase Ur-cCnc
- Synonyms
- Amylase Ur-cCnc
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- urine
- Container
- Sterile urine container
- Units
- N/A
- Critical range
- — – 500 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- 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 your body break down carbohydrates—present in your urine. Amylase is primarily produced by the pancreas (pancreatic amylase) and salivary glands (salivary amylase). When the pancreas becomes inflamed or injured, amylase levels increase in the blood and spill into the urine, making urine testing a useful way to assess pancreatic health.
How is the test performed?
You will be asked to provide a urine sample. The most common method is a 'clean catch' sample, where you clean your genital area before urinating and collect the mid-stream urine in a sterile container. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis. Your healthcare provider may also collect a blood sample for amylase testing at the same time to compare results.
Do I need to prepare for the test?
Generally, no special preparation is needed for a urine amylase test. However, follow any specific instructions from your healthcare provider. Some medications, such as diuretics (water pills), aspirin, and certain blood pressure medications, may affect test results. Inform your doctor about all medications and supplements you are taking.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings2
Frequently asked questions
What do high amylase levels in urine mean?
Is the urine amylase test painful?
How long does it take to get results?
Will I need other tests along with urine amylase?
Can I take my regular medications before the test?
Sources
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